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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.01, 1,294.63 and 545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.01, 1,294.63 and 545.06 is: 752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.01 : 1,294.63 = 545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.01/1,294.63 = 545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.01x = 1,294.63 × 545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.01x = 705,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,644.55/938.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.28

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