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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.27, 1,409.70 and 754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.27, 1,409.70 and 754.74 is: 1,132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.27 : 1,409.70 = 754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.27/1,409.70 = 754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.27x = 1,409.70 × 754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.27x = 1,063,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,963.77/939.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.75

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