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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.70, 1,409.55 and 766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.70, 1,409.55 and 766.90 is: 1,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.70 : 1,409.55 = 766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.70/1,409.55 = 766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.70x = 1,409.55 × 766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.70x = 1,080,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,983.90/939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.35

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