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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.78, 1,408.77 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.78, 1,408.77 and 476.16 is: 713.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.78 : 1,408.77 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.78/1,408.77 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.78x = 1,408.77 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.78x = 670,799.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,799.92/939.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.78

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