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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.24, 1,296.36 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.24, 1,296.36 and 590.40 is: 814.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.24 : 1,296.36 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.24/1,296.36 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.24x = 1,296.36 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.24x = 765,370.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,370.94/939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.88

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