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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.22, 1,294.44 and 539.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.22, 1,294.44 and 539.78 is: 744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.22 : 1,294.44 = 539.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.22/1,294.44 = 539.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.22x = 1,294.44 × 539.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.22x = 698,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,712.82/938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.72

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