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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.95, 1,295.80 and 540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.95, 1,295.80 and 540.74 is: 746.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.95 : 1,295.80 = 540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.95/1,295.80 = 540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.95x = 1,295.80 × 540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.95x = 700,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,683.06/938.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.24

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