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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938, 1,294.44 and 545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938, 1,294.44 and 545 is: 752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938 : 1,294.44 = 545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938/1,294.44 = 545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938x = 1,294.44 × 545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938x = 705,469.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,469.80/938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.10

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