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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.03, 1,295.24 and 659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.03, 1,295.24 and 659.28 is: 909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.03 : 1,295.24 = 659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.03/1,295.24 = 659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.03x = 1,295.24 × 659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.03x = 853,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,922.53/939.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.37

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