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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.27, 1,294.73 and 539.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.27, 1,294.73 and 539.79 is: 744.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.27 : 1,294.73 = 539.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.27/1,294.73 = 539.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.27x = 1,294.73 × 539.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.27x = 698,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,879.61/938.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.86

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