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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.52, 1,295.34 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.52, 1,295.34 and 545.52 is: 752.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.52 : 1,295.34 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.52/1,295.34 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.52x = 1,295.34 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.52x = 706,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,633.88/938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.92

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