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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.08, 1,295.52 and 644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.08, 1,295.52 and 644.72 is: 889.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.08 : 1,295.52 = 644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.08/1,295.52 = 644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.08x = 1,295.52 × 644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.08x = 835,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,247.65/939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.43

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