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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.78, 1,409.82 and 426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.78, 1,409.82 and 426.78 is: 640.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.78 : 1,409.82 = 426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.78/1,409.82 = 426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.78x = 1,409.82 × 426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.78x = 601,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,682.98/939.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.24

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