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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.74, 1,296.90 and 624.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.74, 1,296.90 and 624.47 is: 861.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.74 : 1,296.90 = 624.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.74/1,296.90 = 624.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.74x = 1,296.90 × 624.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.74x = 809,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,868.66/939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.81

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