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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.09, 1,407.24 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.09, 1,407.24 and 418.98 is: 627.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.09 : 1,407.24 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.09/1,407.24 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.09x = 1,407.24 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.09x = 589,605.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,605.42/939.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.85

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