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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.22, 1,408.56 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.22, 1,408.56 and 281.07 is: 421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.22 : 1,408.56 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.22/1,408.56 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.22x = 1,408.56 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.22x = 395,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,905.28/939.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.53

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