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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.66, 1,295.20 and 545.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.66, 1,295.20 and 545.62 is: 752.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.66 : 1,295.20 = 545.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.66/1,295.20 = 545.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.66x = 1,295.20 × 545.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.66x = 706,687.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,687.02/938.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.87

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