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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,296.81 and 645.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,296.81 and 645.03 is: 890.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,296.81 = 645.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,296.81 = 645.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,296.81 × 645.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 836,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,481.35/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.76

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