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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.03, 1,408.56 and 631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.03, 1,408.56 and 631.94 is: 947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.03 : 1,408.56 = 631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.03/1,408.56 = 631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.03x = 1,408.56 × 631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.03x = 890,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,115.99/939.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.91

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