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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,295.06 and 545.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,295.06 and 545.47 is: 752.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,295.06 = 545.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,295.06 = 545.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,295.06 × 545.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 706,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,410.41/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.69

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