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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.26, 1,407.53 and 690.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.26, 1,407.53 and 690.50 is: 1,034.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.26 : 1,407.53 = 690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.26/1,407.53 = 690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.26x = 1,407.53 × 690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.26x = 971,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,899.53/939.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.76

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