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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.48, 1,296.24 and 608.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.48, 1,296.24 and 608.34 is: 839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.48 : 1,296.24 = 608.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.48/1,296.24 = 608.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.48x = 1,296.24 × 608.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.48x = 788,554.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,554.64/939.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.35

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