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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.80, 1,410.30 and 549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.80, 1,410.30 and 549.80 is: 825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.80 : 1,410.30 = 549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.80/1,410.30 = 549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.80x = 1,410.30 × 549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.80x = 775,382.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,382.94/939.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.05

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