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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.88, 1,294.48 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.88, 1,294.48 and 545.13 is: 752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.88 : 1,294.48 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.88/1,294.48 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.88x = 1,294.48 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.88x = 705,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,660.56/937.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.40

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