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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.69, 1,294.65 and 677.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.69, 1,294.65 and 677.25 is: 933.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.69 : 1,294.65 = 677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.69/1,294.65 = 677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.69x = 1,294.65 × 677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.69x = 876,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,801.71/939.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.08

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