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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.40, 1,295.90 and 624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.40, 1,295.90 and 624.80 is: 861.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.40 : 1,295.90 = 624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.40/1,295.90 = 624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.40x = 1,295.90 × 624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.40x = 809,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,678.32/939.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.91

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