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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.39, 1,409.67 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.39, 1,409.67 and 452.49 is: 679.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.39 : 1,409.67 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.39/1,409.67 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.39x = 1,409.67 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.39x = 637,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,861.58/939.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.02

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