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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.12, 1,294.44 and 545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.12, 1,294.44 and 545.18 is: 752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.12 : 1,294.44 = 545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.12/1,294.44 = 545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.12x = 1,294.44 × 545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.12x = 705,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,702.80/938.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.25

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