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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.42, 1,409.04 and 555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.42, 1,409.04 and 555.48 is: 833.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.42 : 1,409.04 = 555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.42/1,409.04 = 555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.42x = 1,409.04 × 555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.42x = 782,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,693.54/939.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.17

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