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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.33, 1,408.93 and 452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.33, 1,408.93 and 452.72 is: 679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.33 : 1,408.93 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.33/1,408.93 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.33x = 1,408.93 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.33x = 637,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,853.18/939.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.05

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