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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.34, 1,295.07 and 545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.34, 1,295.07 and 545.49 is: 752.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.34 : 1,295.07 = 545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.34/1,295.07 = 545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.34x = 1,295.07 × 545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.34x = 706,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,447.73/938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.87

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