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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,294.67 and 770.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,294.67 and 770.39 is: 1,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,294.67 = 770.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,294.67 = 770.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,294.67 × 770.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 997,400.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,400.21/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.13

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