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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.87, 1,409.45 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.87, 1,409.45 and 290.52 is: 435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.87 : 1,409.45 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.87/1,409.45 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.87x = 1,409.45 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.87x = 409,471.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,471.96/939.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.67

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