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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.24, 1,297.08 and 774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.24, 1,297.08 and 774 is: 1,068.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.24 : 1,297.08 = 774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.24/1,297.08 = 774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.24x = 1,297.08 × 774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.24x = 1,003,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,939.92/939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.89

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