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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.02, 1,408.53 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.02, 1,408.53 and 554 is: 831

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.02 : 1,408.53 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.02/1,408.53 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.02x = 1,408.53 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.02x = 780,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,325.62/939.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831

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