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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.10, 1,401.96 and 800.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.10, 1,401.96 and 800.70 is: 1,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.10 : 1,401.96 = 800.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.10/1,401.96 = 800.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.10x = 1,401.96 × 800.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.10x = 1,122,545.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,545.37/939.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.34

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