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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.44, 1,295.08 and 658.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.44, 1,295.08 and 658.81 is: 908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.44 : 1,295.08 = 658.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.44/1,295.08 = 658.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.44x = 1,295.08 × 658.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.44x = 853,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,209.14/939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.21

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