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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.16, 1,294.64 and 545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.16, 1,294.64 and 545.18 is: 752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.16 : 1,294.64 = 545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.16/1,294.64 = 545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.16x = 1,294.64 × 545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.16x = 705,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,811.84/938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.34

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