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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.33, 1,409.88 and 477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.33, 1,409.88 and 477.44 is: 716.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.33 : 1,409.88 = 477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.33/1,409.88 = 477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.33x = 1,409.88 × 477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.33x = 673,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,136.63/939.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.61

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