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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.69, 1,407.92 and 843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.69, 1,407.92 and 843.30 is: 1,263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.69 : 1,407.92 = 843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.69/1,407.92 = 843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.69x = 1,407.92 × 843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.69x = 1,187,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,294.72/939.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.50

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