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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.62, 1,296.72 and 608.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.62, 1,296.72 and 608.33 is: 839.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.62 : 1,296.72 = 608.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.62/1,296.72 = 608.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.62x = 1,296.72 × 608.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.62x = 788,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,827.19/939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.52

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