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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,407.34 and 549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,407.34 and 549.36 is: 823.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,407.34 = 549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,407.34 = 549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,407.34 × 549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 773,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,136.30/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.31

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