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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.54, 1,296.31 and 607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.54, 1,296.31 and 607.44 is: 838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.54 : 1,296.31 = 607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.54/1,296.31 = 607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.54x = 1,296.31 × 607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.54x = 787,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,430.55/939.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.10

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