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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.53, 1,295.21 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.53, 1,295.21 and 540.18 is: 745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.53 : 1,295.21 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.53/1,295.21 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.53x = 1,295.21 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.53x = 699,646.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,646.54/938.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.47

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