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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.61, 1,296.72 and 624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.61, 1,296.72 and 624.34 is: 861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.61 : 1,296.72 = 624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.61/1,296.72 = 624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.61x = 1,296.72 × 624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.61x = 809,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,594.16/939.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.63

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