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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.66, 1,295.35 and 659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.66, 1,295.35 and 659.04 is: 908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.66 : 1,295.35 = 659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.66/1,295.35 = 659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.66x = 1,295.35 × 659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.66x = 853,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,684.17/939.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.51

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