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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.25, 1,295.73 and 607.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.25, 1,295.73 and 607.79 is: 838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.25 : 1,295.73 = 607.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.25/1,295.73 = 607.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.25x = 1,295.73 × 607.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.25x = 787,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,527.69/939.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.47

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