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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.19, 1,294.74 and 545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.19, 1,294.74 and 545.25 is: 752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.19 : 1,294.74 = 545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.19/1,294.74 = 545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.19x = 1,294.74 × 545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.19x = 705,956.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,956.99/938.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.47

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