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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.99, 1,295.39 and 545.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.99, 1,295.39 and 545.79 is: 752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.99 : 1,295.39 = 545.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.99/1,295.39 = 545.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.99x = 1,295.39 × 545.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.99x = 707,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,009.84/938.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.95

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