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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.20, 1,295.92 and 589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.20, 1,295.92 and 589.73 is: 813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.20 : 1,295.92 = 589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.20/1,295.92 = 589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.20x = 1,295.92 × 589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.20x = 764,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,246.88/939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.72

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