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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.81, 1,295.57 and 545.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.81, 1,295.57 and 545.87 is: 753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.81 : 1,295.57 = 545.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.81/1,295.57 = 545.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.81x = 1,295.57 × 545.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.81x = 707,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,217.40/938.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.31

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