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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.72, 1,409.66 and 557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.72, 1,409.66 and 557.32 is: 836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.72 : 1,409.66 = 557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.72/1,409.66 = 557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.72x = 1,409.66 × 557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.72x = 785,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,631.71/939.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.03

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