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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.14, 1,406.27 and 647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.14, 1,406.27 and 647.54 is: 969.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.14 : 1,406.27 = 647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.14/1,406.27 = 647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.14x = 1,406.27 × 647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.14x = 910,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,610.66/939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.63

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