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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.64, 1,408.38 and 631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.64, 1,408.38 and 631.12 is: 945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.64 : 1,408.38 = 631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.64/1,408.38 = 631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.64x = 1,408.38 × 631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.64x = 888,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,856.79/939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.95

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