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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.33, 1,294.38 and 913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.33, 1,294.38 and 913.82 is: 1,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.33 : 1,294.38 = 913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.33/1,294.38 = 913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.33x = 1,294.38 × 913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.33x = 1,182,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,823.86/939.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.22

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