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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.16, 1,294.92 and 545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.16, 1,294.92 and 545.34 is: 752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.16 : 1,294.92 = 545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.16/1,294.92 = 545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.16x = 1,294.92 × 545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.16x = 706,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,171.67/938.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.72

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