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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.88, 1,409.82 and 553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.88, 1,409.82 and 553.96 is: 830.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.88 : 1,409.82 = 553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.88/1,409.82 = 553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.88x = 1,409.82 × 553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.88x = 780,983.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,983.89/939.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.94

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