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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939, 1,294.36 and 643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939, 1,294.36 and 643.80 is: 887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939 : 1,294.36 = 643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939/1,294.36 = 643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939x = 1,294.36 × 643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939x = 833,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,308.97/939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.44

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