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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.18, 1,293.97 and 623.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.18, 1,293.97 and 623.89 is: 859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.18 : 1,293.97 = 623.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.18/1,293.97 = 623.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.18x = 1,293.97 × 623.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.18x = 807,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,294.94/939.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.57

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