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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.08, 1,294.34 and 539.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.08, 1,294.34 and 539.72 is: 744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.08 : 1,294.34 = 539.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.08/1,294.34 = 539.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.08x = 1,294.34 × 539.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.08x = 698,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,579.30/938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.69

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