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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.48, 1,294.84 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.48, 1,294.84 and 540.12 is: 745.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.48 : 1,294.84 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.48/1,294.84 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.48x = 1,294.84 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.48x = 699,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,367.63/938.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.22

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