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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.80, 1,297.40 and 608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.80, 1,297.40 and 608.50 is: 840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.80 : 1,297.40 = 608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.80/1,297.40 = 608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.80x = 1,297.40 × 608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.80x = 789,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,467.90/939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.04

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