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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.11, 1,295.65 and 545.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.11, 1,295.65 and 545.99 is: 753.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.11 : 1,295.65 = 545.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.11/1,295.65 = 545.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.11x = 1,295.65 × 545.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.11x = 707,411.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,411.94/939.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.28

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