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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.64, 1,406.16 and 645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.64, 1,406.16 and 645.76 is: 966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.64 : 1,406.16 = 645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.64/1,406.16 = 645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.64x = 1,406.16 × 645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.64x = 908,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,041.88/939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.37

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