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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.40, 1,409.39 and 666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.40, 1,409.39 and 666.02 is: 999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.40 : 1,409.39 = 666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.40/1,409.39 = 666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.40x = 1,409.39 × 666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.40x = 938,681.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,681.93/939.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.24

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