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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.08, 1,411.66 and 909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.08, 1,411.66 and 909.92 is: 1,367.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.08 : 1,411.66 = 909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.08/1,411.66 = 909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.08x = 1,411.66 × 909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.08x = 1,284,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,497.67/939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.83

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