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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.44, 1,409.76 and 650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.44, 1,409.76 and 650.36 is: 975.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.44 : 1,409.76 = 650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.44/1,409.76 = 650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.44x = 1,409.76 × 650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.44x = 916,851.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,851.51/939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.96

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