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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.09, 1,294.53 and 539.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.09, 1,294.53 and 539.74 is: 744.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.09 : 1,294.53 = 539.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.09/1,294.53 = 539.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.09x = 1,294.53 × 539.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.09x = 698,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,704.36/938.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.81

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