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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.99, 1,297.04 and 590.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.99, 1,297.04 and 590.43 is: 814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.99 : 1,297.04 = 590.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.99/1,297.04 = 590.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.99x = 1,297.04 × 590.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.99x = 765,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,808.38/939.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.70

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