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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.20, 1,408.26 and 418.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.20, 1,408.26 and 418.58 is: 627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.20 : 1,408.26 = 418.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.20/1,408.26 = 418.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.20x = 1,408.26 × 418.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.20x = 589,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,469.47/939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.63

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