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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.86, 1,295.66 and 545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.86, 1,295.66 and 545.78 is: 753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.86 : 1,295.66 = 545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.86/1,295.66 = 545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.86x = 1,295.66 × 545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.86x = 707,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,145.31/938.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.20

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