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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.59, 1,409.48 and 550.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.59, 1,409.48 and 550.18 is: 825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.59 : 1,409.48 = 550.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.59/1,409.48 = 550.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.59x = 1,409.48 × 550.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.59x = 775,467.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,467.71/939.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.33

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