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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.00, 1,295.77 and 513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.00, 1,295.77 and 513.54 is: 708.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.00 : 1,295.77 = 513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.00/1,295.77 = 513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.00x = 1,295.77 × 513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.00x = 665,435.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,435.23/939.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.66

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