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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939, 1,408.26 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939, 1,408.26 and 554.52 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939 : 1,408.26 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939/1,408.26 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939x = 1,408.26 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939x = 780,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,908.34/939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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