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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.68, 1,409.60 and 281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.68, 1,409.60 and 281.54 is: 422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.68 : 1,409.60 = 281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.68/1,409.60 = 281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.68x = 1,409.60 × 281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.68x = 396,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,858.78/939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.33

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