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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.80, 1,296.68 and 541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.80, 1,296.68 and 541.58 is: 747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.80 : 1,296.68 = 541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.80/1,296.68 = 541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.80x = 1,296.68 × 541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.80x = 702,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,250.82/939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.24

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