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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.51, 1,296.72 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.51, 1,296.72 and 541.22 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.51 : 1,296.72 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.51/1,296.72 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.51x = 1,296.72 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.51x = 701,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,810.80/939.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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