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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.23, 1,408.62 and 632.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.23, 1,408.62 and 632.95 is: 949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.23 : 1,408.62 = 632.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.23/1,408.62 = 632.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.23x = 1,408.62 × 632.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.23x = 891,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,584.88/939.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.27

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