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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.08, 1,296.20 and 607.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.08, 1,296.20 and 607.49 is: 838.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.08 : 1,296.20 = 607.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.08/1,296.20 = 607.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.08x = 1,296.20 × 607.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.08x = 787,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,433.30/939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.52

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