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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.28, 1,295.44 and 644.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.28, 1,295.44 and 644.08 is: 888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.28 : 1,295.44 = 644.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.28/1,295.44 = 644.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.28x = 1,295.44 × 644.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.28x = 834,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,367.00/939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.30

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