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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.39, 1,407.57 and 630.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.39, 1,407.57 and 630.09 is: 944.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.39 : 1,407.57 = 630.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.39/1,407.57 = 630.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.39x = 1,407.57 × 630.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.39x = 886,895.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,895.78/939.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.12

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