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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.15, 1,294.66 and 658.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.15, 1,294.66 and 658.54 is: 907.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.15 : 1,294.66 = 658.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.15/1,294.66 = 658.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.15x = 1,294.66 × 658.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.15x = 852,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,585.40/939.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.83

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