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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.04, 1,295.98 and 540.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.04, 1,295.98 and 540.83 is: 746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.04 : 1,295.98 = 540.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.04/1,295.98 = 540.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.04x = 1,295.98 × 540.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.04x = 700,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,898.38/939.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.40

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