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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.33, 1,295.94 and 624.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.33, 1,295.94 and 624.75 is: 861.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.33 : 1,295.94 = 624.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.33/1,295.94 = 624.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.33x = 1,295.94 × 624.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.33x = 809,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,638.52/939.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.93

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