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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.66, 1,295.28 and 691.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.66, 1,295.28 and 691.26 is: 952.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.66 : 1,295.28 = 691.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.66/1,295.28 = 691.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.66x = 1,295.28 × 691.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.66x = 895,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,375.25/939.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.87

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