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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.35, 1,409.06 and 475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.35, 1,409.06 and 475.83 is: 713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.35 : 1,409.06 = 475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.35/1,409.06 = 475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.35x = 1,409.06 × 475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.35x = 670,474.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,474.21/939.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.76

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