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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,408.59 and 650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,408.59 and 650.70 is: 976.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,408.59 = 650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,408.59 = 650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,408.59 × 650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 916,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,569.51/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.05

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