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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.27, 1,408.14 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.27, 1,408.14 and 630.18 is: 944.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.27 : 1,408.14 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.27/1,408.14 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.27x = 1,408.14 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.27x = 887,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,381.67/939.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.76

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