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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.70, 1,407.93 and 650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.70, 1,407.93 and 650.80 is: 975.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.70 : 1,407.93 = 650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.70/1,407.93 = 650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.70x = 1,407.93 × 650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.70x = 916,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,280.84/939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.08

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