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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.76, 1,410.36 and 615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.76, 1,410.36 and 615.04 is: 923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.76 : 1,410.36 = 615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.76/1,410.36 = 615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.76x = 1,410.36 × 615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.76x = 867,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,427.81/939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.03

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