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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.41, 1,296.30 and 585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.41, 1,296.30 and 585.84 is: 808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.41 : 1,296.30 = 585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.41/1,296.30 = 585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.41x = 1,296.30 × 585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.41x = 759,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,424.39/939.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.41

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