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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.16, 1,409.06 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.16, 1,409.06 and 452.25 is: 678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.16 : 1,409.06 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.16/1,409.06 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.16x = 1,409.06 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.16x = 637,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,248.52/939.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.53

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