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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939, 1,296.24 and 589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939, 1,296.24 and 589.92 is: 814.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939 : 1,296.24 = 589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939/1,296.24 = 589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939x = 1,296.24 × 589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939x = 764,677.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,677.90/939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.35

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