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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.41, 1,294.93 and 540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.41, 1,294.93 and 540.06 is: 745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.41 : 1,294.93 = 540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.41/1,294.93 = 540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.41x = 1,294.93 × 540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.41x = 699,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,339.90/938.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.24

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