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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.31, 1,295.80 and 624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.31, 1,295.80 and 624.72 is: 861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.31 : 1,295.80 = 624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.31/1,295.80 = 624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.31x = 1,295.80 × 624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.31x = 809,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,518.99/939.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.83

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