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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.83, 1,296.73 and 607.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.83, 1,296.73 and 607.85 is: 838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.83 : 1,296.73 = 607.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.83/1,296.73 = 607.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.83x = 1,296.73 × 607.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.83x = 788,216.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,216.70/939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.68

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