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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.20, 1,410.20 and 594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.20, 1,410.20 and 594.68 is: 892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.20 : 1,410.20 = 594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.20/1,410.20 = 594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.20x = 1,410.20 × 594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.20x = 838,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,617.74/939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.91

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