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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.12, 1,406.61 and 608.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.12, 1,406.61 and 608.91 is: 912.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.12 : 1,406.61 = 608.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.12/1,406.61 = 608.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.12x = 1,406.61 × 608.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.12x = 856,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,498.90/939.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.02

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