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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.09, 1,408.94 and 476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.09, 1,408.94 and 476.49 is: 714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.09 : 1,408.94 = 476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.09/1,408.94 = 476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.09x = 1,408.94 × 476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.09x = 671,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,345.82/939.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.89

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