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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.60, 1,296.72 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.60, 1,296.72 and 590.40 is: 814.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.60 : 1,296.72 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.60/1,296.72 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.60x = 1,296.72 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.60x = 765,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,583.49/939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.80

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