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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.68, 1,295.55 and 771.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.68, 1,295.55 and 771.01 is: 1,063.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.68 : 1,295.55 = 771.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.68/1,295.55 = 771.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.68x = 1,295.55 × 771.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.68x = 998,882.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,882.01/939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.00

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