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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.17, 1,294.61 and 773.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.17, 1,294.61 and 773.09 is: 1,065.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.17 : 1,294.61 = 773.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.17/1,294.61 = 773.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.17x = 1,294.61 × 773.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.17x = 1,000,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,839.71/939.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.67

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