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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.11, 1,294.71 and 545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.11, 1,294.71 and 545.16 is: 752.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.11 : 1,294.71 = 545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.11/1,294.71 = 545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.11x = 1,294.71 × 545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.11x = 705,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,824.10/938.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.39

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