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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.33, 1,295.83 and 607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.33, 1,295.83 and 607.86 is: 838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.33 : 1,295.83 = 607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.33/1,295.83 = 607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.33x = 1,295.83 × 607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.33x = 787,680.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,680.74/939.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.56

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