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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.64, 1,296.48 and 590.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.64, 1,296.48 and 590.26 is: 814.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.64 : 1,296.48 = 590.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.64/1,296.48 = 590.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.64x = 1,296.48 × 590.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.64x = 765,260.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,260.28/939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.42

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