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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.84, 1,407.84 and 427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.84, 1,407.84 and 427.20 is: 639.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.84 : 1,407.84 = 427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.84/1,407.84 = 427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.84x = 1,407.84 × 427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.84x = 601,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,429.25/939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.93

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