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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.63, 1,408.97 and 550.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.63, 1,408.97 and 550.39 is: 825.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.63 : 1,408.97 = 550.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.63/1,408.97 = 550.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.63x = 1,408.97 × 550.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.63x = 775,483.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,483.00/939.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.31

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