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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.70, 1,408.33 and 631.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.70, 1,408.33 and 631.09 is: 945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.70 : 1,408.33 = 631.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.70/1,408.33 = 631.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.70x = 1,408.33 × 631.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.70x = 888,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,782.98/939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.82

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