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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.38, 1,294.86 and 545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.38, 1,294.86 and 545.34 is: 752.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.38 : 1,294.86 = 545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.38/1,294.86 = 545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.38x = 1,294.86 × 545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.38x = 706,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,138.95/938.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.51

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