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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.42, 1,295.64 and 590.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.42, 1,295.64 and 590.22 is: 814.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.42 : 1,295.64 = 590.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.42/1,295.64 = 590.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.42x = 1,295.64 × 590.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.42x = 764,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,712.64/939.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.03

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