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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.73, 1,296.82 and 608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.73, 1,296.82 and 608.20 is: 839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.73 : 1,296.82 = 608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.73/1,296.82 = 608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.73x = 1,296.82 × 608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.73x = 788,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,730.68/939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.32

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