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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.19, 1,296.54 and 624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.19, 1,296.54 and 624.98 is: 862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.19 : 1,296.54 = 624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.19/1,296.54 = 624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.19x = 1,296.54 × 624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.19x = 810,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,301.96/939.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.77

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