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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.04, 1,296.42 and 590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.04, 1,296.42 and 590.20 is: 814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.04 : 1,296.42 = 590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.04/1,296.42 = 590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.04x = 1,296.42 × 590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.04x = 765,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,147.08/939.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.82

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