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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.02, 1,294.50 and 545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.02, 1,294.50 and 545.08 is: 752.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.02 : 1,294.50 = 545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.02/1,294.50 = 545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.02x = 1,294.50 × 545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.02x = 705,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,606.06/938.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.23

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