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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.41, 1,296.71 and 608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.41, 1,296.71 and 608.09 is: 839.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.41 : 1,296.71 = 608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.41/1,296.71 = 608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.41x = 1,296.71 × 608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.41x = 788,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,511.42/939.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.37

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