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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.12, 1,406.94 and 646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.12, 1,406.94 and 646.62 is: 968.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.12 : 1,406.94 = 646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.12/1,406.94 = 646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.12x = 1,406.94 × 646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.12x = 909,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,755.54/939.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.73

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