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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.02, 1,294.38 and 545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.02, 1,294.38 and 545.07 is: 752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.02 : 1,294.38 = 545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.02/1,294.38 = 545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.02x = 1,294.38 × 545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.02x = 705,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,527.71/938.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.15

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