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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.20, 1,294.76 and 545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.20, 1,294.76 and 545.26 is: 752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.20 : 1,294.76 = 545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.20/1,294.76 = 545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.20x = 1,294.76 × 545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.20x = 705,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,980.84/938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.48

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