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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,294.83 and 545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,294.83 and 545.23 is: 752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,294.83 = 545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,294.83 = 545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,294.83 × 545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 705,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,980.16/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.53

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