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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.53, 1,296.07 and 607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.53, 1,296.07 and 607.84 is: 838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.53 : 1,296.07 = 607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.53/1,296.07 = 607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.53x = 1,296.07 × 607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.53x = 787,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,798.43/939.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.50

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