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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939, 1,409.66 and 608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939, 1,409.66 and 608.86 is: 914.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939 : 1,409.66 = 608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939/1,409.66 = 608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939x = 1,409.66 × 608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939x = 858,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,285.59/939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.04

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