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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.84, 1,296.80 and 608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.84, 1,296.80 and 608.22 is: 839.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.84 : 1,296.80 = 608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.84/1,296.80 = 608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.84x = 1,296.80 × 608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.84x = 788,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,744.46/939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.23

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