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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.10, 1,294.74 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.10, 1,294.74 and 545.36 is: 752.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.10 : 1,294.74 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.10/1,294.74 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.10x = 1,294.74 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.10x = 706,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,099.41/938.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.69

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