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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.03, 1,294.29 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.03, 1,294.29 and 534.20 is: 737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.03 : 1,294.29 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.03/1,294.29 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.03x = 1,294.29 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.03x = 691,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,403.25/938.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.08

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