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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.79, 1,406.85 and 679.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.79, 1,406.85 and 679.38 is: 1,017.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.79 : 1,406.85 = 679.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.79/1,406.85 = 679.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.79x = 1,406.85 × 679.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.79x = 955,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,778.72/939.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.01

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