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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.22, 1,295.55 and 718.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.22, 1,295.55 and 718.09 is: 990.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.22 : 1,295.55 = 718.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.22/1,295.55 = 718.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.22x = 1,295.55 × 718.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.22x = 930,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,318.26/939.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.52

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