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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.22, 1,296.40 and 624.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.22, 1,296.40 and 624.67 is: 862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.22 : 1,296.40 = 624.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.22/1,296.40 = 624.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.22x = 1,296.40 × 624.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.22x = 809,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,822.19/939.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.23

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