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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.54, 1,295.04 and 752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.54, 1,295.04 and 752.70 is: 1,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.54 : 1,295.04 = 752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.54/1,295.04 = 752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.54x = 1,295.04 × 752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.54x = 974,776.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,776.61/939.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.50

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