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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.64, 1,295.49 and 545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.64, 1,295.49 and 545.90 is: 753.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.64 : 1,295.49 = 545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.64/1,295.49 = 545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.64x = 1,295.49 × 545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.64x = 707,207.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,207.99/938.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.44

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