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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.64, 1,410.30 and 452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.64, 1,410.30 and 452.86 is: 679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.64 : 1,410.30 = 452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.64/1,410.30 = 452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.64x = 1,410.30 × 452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.64x = 638,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,668.46/939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.69

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