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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.35, 1,406.70 and 548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.35, 1,406.70 and 548.33 is: 821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.35 : 1,406.70 = 548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.35/1,406.70 = 548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.35x = 1,406.70 × 548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.35x = 771,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,328.78/939.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.13

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