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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.40, 1,294.88 and 545.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.40, 1,294.88 and 545.34 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.40 : 1,294.88 = 545.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.40/1,294.88 = 545.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.40x = 1,294.88 × 545.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.40x = 706,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,149.86/938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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