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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.30, 1,295.01 and 545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.30, 1,295.01 and 545.55 is: 752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.30 : 1,295.01 = 545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.30/1,295.01 = 545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.30x = 1,295.01 × 545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.30x = 706,496.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,496.67/938.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.95

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