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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.51, 1,409.20 and 419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.51, 1,409.20 and 419.56 is: 629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.51 : 1,409.20 = 419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.51/1,409.20 = 419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.51x = 1,409.20 × 419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.51x = 591,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,239.38/939.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.31

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