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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.79, 1,409.92 and 477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.79, 1,409.92 and 477.82 is: 716.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.79 : 1,409.92 = 477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.79/1,409.92 = 477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.79x = 1,409.92 × 477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.79x = 673,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,683.26/939.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.85

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