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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,294.58 and 545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,294.58 and 545.23 is: 752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,294.58 = 545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,294.58 = 545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,294.58 × 545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 705,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,846.83/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.52

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