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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.42, 1,294.98 and 545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.42, 1,294.98 and 545.42 is: 752.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.42 : 1,294.98 = 545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.42/1,294.98 = 545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.42x = 1,294.98 × 545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.42x = 706,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,307.99/938.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.66

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