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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,295.13 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,295.13 and 540.18 is: 745.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,295.13 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,295.13 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,295.13 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 699,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,605.35/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.43

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