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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.10, 1,294.44 and 751.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.10, 1,294.44 and 751.99 is: 1,036.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.10 : 1,294.44 = 751.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.10/1,294.44 = 751.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.10x = 1,294.44 × 751.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.10x = 973,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,405.94/939.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.53

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