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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.84, 1,297.08 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.84, 1,297.08 and 590.64 is: 815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.84 : 1,297.08 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.84/1,297.08 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.84x = 1,297.08 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.84x = 766,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,107.33/939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.15

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