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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.95, 1,296.25 and 608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.95, 1,296.25 and 608.26 is: 838.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.95 : 1,296.25 = 608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.95/1,296.25 = 608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.95x = 1,296.25 × 608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.95x = 788,458.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,458.12/939.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.83

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