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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.64, 1,296.18 and 585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.64, 1,296.18 and 585.44 is: 807.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.64 : 1,296.18 = 585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.64/1,296.18 = 585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.64x = 1,296.18 × 585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.64x = 758,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,835.62/939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.58

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