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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.29, 1,296.90 and 753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.29, 1,296.90 and 753.80 is: 1,040.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.29 : 1,296.90 = 753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.29/1,296.90 = 753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.29x = 1,296.90 × 753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.29x = 977,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,596.74/939.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.79

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