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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.14, 1,296.36 and 706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.14, 1,296.36 and 706.94 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.14 : 1,296.36 = 706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.14/1,296.36 = 706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.14x = 1,296.36 × 706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.14x = 916,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,448.74/939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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