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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.98, 1,295.76 and 546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.98, 1,295.76 and 546 is: 753.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.98 : 1,295.76 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.98/1,295.76 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.98x = 1,295.76 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.98x = 707,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,484.96/938.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.46

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