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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.06, 1,294.53 and 545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.06, 1,294.53 and 545.11 is: 752.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.06 : 1,294.53 = 545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.06/1,294.53 = 545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.06x = 1,294.53 × 545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.06x = 705,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,661.25/938.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.26

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