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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.13, 1,294.61 and 545.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.13, 1,294.61 and 545.39 is: 752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.13 : 1,294.61 = 545.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.13/1,294.61 = 545.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.13x = 1,294.61 × 545.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.13x = 706,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,067.35/938.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.63

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