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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.16, 1,294.62 and 677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.16, 1,294.62 and 677.08 is: 933.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.16 : 1,294.62 = 677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.16/1,294.62 = 677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.16x = 1,294.62 × 677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.16x = 876,561.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,561.31/939.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.35

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