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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.14, 1,295.70 and 607.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.14, 1,295.70 and 607.99 is: 838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.14 : 1,295.70 = 607.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.14/1,295.70 = 607.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.14x = 1,295.70 × 607.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.14x = 787,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,772.64/939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.82

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