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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.48, 1,297.32 and 586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.48, 1,297.32 and 586.02 is: 809.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.48 : 1,297.32 = 586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.48/1,297.32 = 586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.48x = 1,297.32 × 586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.48x = 760,255.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,255.47/939.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.23

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