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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.84, 1,295.39 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.84, 1,295.39 and 545.64 is: 752.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.84 : 1,295.39 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.84/1,295.39 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.84x = 1,295.39 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.84x = 706,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,816.60/938.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.86

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