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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.77, 1,295.52 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.77, 1,295.52 and 540.52 is: 745.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.77 : 1,295.52 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.77/1,295.52 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.77x = 1,295.52 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.77x = 700,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,254.47/938.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.93

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