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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.92, 1,295.84 and 546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.92, 1,295.84 and 546.16 is: 753.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.92 : 1,295.84 = 546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.92/1,295.84 = 546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.92x = 1,295.84 × 546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.92x = 707,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,734.10/938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.78

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