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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.56, 1,409.47 and 452.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.56, 1,409.47 and 452.21 is: 678.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.56 : 1,409.47 = 452.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.56/1,409.47 = 452.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.56x = 1,409.47 × 452.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.56x = 637,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,368.25/939.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.37

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