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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.58, 1,296.48 and 835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.58, 1,296.48 and 835.12 is: 1,152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.58 : 1,296.48 = 835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.58/1,296.48 = 835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.58x = 1,296.48 × 835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.58x = 1,082,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,716.38/939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.34

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