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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.24, 1,407.78 and 614.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.24, 1,407.78 and 614.04 is: 920.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.24 : 1,407.78 = 614.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.24/1,407.78 = 614.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.24x = 1,407.78 × 614.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.24x = 864,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,433.23/939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.35

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