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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.44, 1,295.04 and 607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.44, 1,295.04 and 607.84 is: 837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.44 : 1,295.04 = 607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.44/1,295.04 = 607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.44x = 1,295.04 × 607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.44x = 787,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,177.11/939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.92

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