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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.66, 1,295.30 and 545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.66, 1,295.30 and 545.66 is: 752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.66 : 1,295.30 = 545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.66/1,295.30 = 545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.66x = 1,295.30 × 545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.66x = 706,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,793.40/938.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.98

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