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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.78, 1,411.08 and 576.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.78, 1,411.08 and 576.09 is: 865.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.78 : 1,411.08 = 576.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.78/1,411.08 = 576.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.78x = 1,411.08 × 576.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.78x = 812,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,909.08/939.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.00

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