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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.50, 1,294.91 and 545.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.50, 1,294.91 and 545.45 is: 752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.50 : 1,294.91 = 545.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.50/1,294.91 = 545.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.50x = 1,294.91 × 545.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.50x = 706,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,299.46/938.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.59

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