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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.02, 1,409.44 and 680.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.02, 1,409.44 and 680.68 is: 1,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.02 : 1,409.44 = 680.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.02/1,409.44 = 680.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.02x = 1,409.44 × 680.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.02x = 959,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,377.62/939.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.68

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