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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.14, 1,294.96 and 768.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.14, 1,294.96 and 768.27 is: 1,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.14 : 1,294.96 = 768.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.14/1,294.96 = 768.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.14x = 1,294.96 × 768.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.14x = 994,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,872.44/939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.35

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