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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.44, 1,295.92 and 590

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.44, 1,295.92 and 590 is: 813.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.44 : 1,295.92 = 590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.44/1,295.92 = 590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.44x = 1,295.92 × 590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.44x = 764,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,592.80/939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.88

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