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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.03, 1,409.07 and 476.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.03, 1,409.07 and 476.83 is: 715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.03 : 1,409.07 = 476.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.03/1,409.07 = 476.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.03x = 1,409.07 × 476.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.03x = 671,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,890.40/939.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.52

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