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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.06, 1,294.49 and 545.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.06, 1,294.49 and 545.05 is: 752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.06 : 1,294.49 = 545.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.06/1,294.49 = 545.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.06x = 1,294.49 × 545.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.06x = 705,562.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,562.29/938.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.15

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