Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.27, 1,294.88 and 540
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 938.27, 1,294.88 and 540 is: 745.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
938.27 : 1,294.88 = 540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
938.27/1,294.88 = 540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
938.27x = 1,294.88 × 540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
938.27x = 699,232.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 699,232.50/938.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745.24
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