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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.28, 1,407.36 and 664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.28, 1,407.36 and 664.82 is: 996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.28 : 1,407.36 = 664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.28/1,407.36 = 664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.28x = 1,407.36 × 664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.28x = 935,641.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,641.08/939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.13

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