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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.84, 1,408.59 and 419.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.84, 1,408.59 and 419.11 is: 628.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.84 : 1,408.59 = 419.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.84/1,408.59 = 419.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.84x = 1,408.59 × 419.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.84x = 590,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,350.63/939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.14

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