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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.44, 1,413.72 and 849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.44, 1,413.72 and 849.92 is: 1,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.44 : 1,413.72 = 849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.44/1,413.72 = 849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.44x = 1,413.72 × 849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.44x = 1,201,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,548.90/939.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.01

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