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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.28, 1,409.61 and 696.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.28, 1,409.61 and 696.46 is: 1,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.28 : 1,409.61 = 696.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.28/1,409.61 = 696.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.28x = 1,409.61 × 696.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.28x = 981,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,736.98/939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.20

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