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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.08, 1,296.42 and 783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.08, 1,296.42 and 783.56 is: 1,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.08 : 1,296.42 = 783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.08/1,296.42 = 783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.08x = 1,296.42 × 783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.08x = 1,015,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,822.86/939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.72

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