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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.50, 1,296.40 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.50, 1,296.40 and 541.08 is: 746.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.50 : 1,296.40 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.50/1,296.40 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.50x = 1,296.40 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.50x = 701,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,454.76/939.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.63

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