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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.18, 1,408.67 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.18, 1,408.67 and 697.20 is: 1,045.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.18 : 1,408.67 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.18/1,408.67 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.18x = 1,408.67 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.18x = 982,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,124.72/939.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.73

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