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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.55, 1,410.89 and 902.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.55, 1,410.89 and 902.29 is: 1,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.55 : 1,410.89 = 902.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.55/1,410.89 = 902.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.55x = 1,410.89 × 902.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.55x = 1,273,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,031.94/939.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.94

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