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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.36, 1,296.51 and 624.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.36, 1,296.51 and 624.64 is: 862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.36 : 1,296.51 = 624.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.36/1,296.51 = 624.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.36x = 1,296.51 × 624.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.36x = 809,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,852.01/939.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.13

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