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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.02, 1,409.75 and 593.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.02, 1,409.75 and 593.05 is: 890.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.02 : 1,409.75 = 593.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.02/1,409.75 = 593.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.02x = 1,409.75 × 593.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.02x = 836,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,049.27/939.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.34

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