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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.01, 1,295.94 and 540.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.01, 1,295.94 and 540.69 is: 746.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.01 : 1,295.94 = 540.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.01/1,295.94 = 540.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.01x = 1,295.94 × 540.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.01x = 700,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,701.80/939.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.21

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