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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.39, 1,406.64 and 647.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.39, 1,406.64 and 647.79 is: 970.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.39 : 1,406.64 = 647.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.39/1,406.64 = 647.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.39x = 1,406.64 × 647.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.39x = 911,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,207.33/939.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.00

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