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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.28, 1,295.88 and 691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.28, 1,295.88 and 691.12 is: 953.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.28 : 1,295.88 = 691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.28/1,295.88 = 691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.28x = 1,295.88 × 691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.28x = 895,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,608.59/939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.51

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