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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.89, 1,407.21 and 611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.89, 1,407.21 and 611.19 is: 915.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.89 : 1,407.21 = 611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.89/1,407.21 = 611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.89x = 1,407.21 × 611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.89x = 860,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,072.68/939.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.08

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