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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.30, 1,296.71 and 607.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.30, 1,296.71 and 607.99 is: 839.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.30 : 1,296.71 = 607.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.30/1,296.71 = 607.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.30x = 1,296.71 × 607.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.30x = 788,386.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,386.71/939.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.33

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