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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.16, 1,296.06 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.16, 1,296.06 and 624.96 is: 862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.16 : 1,296.06 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.16/1,296.06 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.16x = 1,296.06 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.16x = 809,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,985.66/939.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.46

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