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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.09, 1,295.24 and 897.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.09, 1,295.24 and 897.73 is: 1,238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.09 : 1,295.24 = 897.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.09/1,295.24 = 897.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.09x = 1,295.24 × 897.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.09x = 1,162,775.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,775.81/939.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.19

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