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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.72, 1,296.90 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.72, 1,296.90 and 624.43 is: 861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.72 : 1,296.90 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.72/1,296.90 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.72x = 1,296.90 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.72x = 809,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,813.66/939.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.76

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