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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.26, 1,295.21 and 607.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.26, 1,295.21 and 607.10 is: 837.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.26 : 1,295.21 = 607.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.26/1,295.21 = 607.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.26x = 1,295.21 × 607.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.26x = 786,317.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,317.03/939.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.16

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