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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.79, 1,296.66 and 607.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.79, 1,296.66 and 607.69 is: 838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.79 : 1,296.66 = 607.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.79/1,296.66 = 607.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.79x = 1,296.66 × 607.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.79x = 787,960.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,960.83/939.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.45

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