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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.34, 1,407.44 and 775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.34, 1,407.44 and 775.31 is: 1,161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.34 : 1,407.44 = 775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.34/1,407.44 = 775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.34x = 1,407.44 × 775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.34x = 1,091,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,202.31/939.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.67

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