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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.02, 1,294.50 and 545.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.02, 1,294.50 and 545.02 is: 752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.02 : 1,294.50 = 545.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.02/1,294.50 = 545.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.02x = 1,294.50 × 545.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.02x = 705,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,528.39/938.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.15

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