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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.39, 1,294.91 and 540.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.39, 1,294.91 and 540.03 is: 745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.39 : 1,294.91 = 540.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.39/1,294.91 = 540.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.39x = 1,294.91 × 540.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.39x = 699,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,290.25/938.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.20

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