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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.94, 1,296.74 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.94, 1,296.74 and 541.46 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.94 : 1,296.74 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.94/1,296.74 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.94x = 1,296.74 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.94x = 702,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,137.44/939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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