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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.74, 1,296.14 and 607.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.74, 1,296.14 and 607.91 is: 838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.74 : 1,296.14 = 607.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.74/1,296.14 = 607.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.74x = 1,296.14 × 607.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.74x = 787,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,926.95/939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.46

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