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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.22, 1,409.06 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.22, 1,409.06 and 452.16 is: 678.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.22 : 1,409.06 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.22/1,409.06 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.22x = 1,409.06 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.22x = 637,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,120.57/939.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.35

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