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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.89, 1,409.84 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.89, 1,409.84 and 362.63 is: 543.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.89 : 1,409.84 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.89/1,409.84 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.89x = 1,409.84 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.89x = 511,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,241.42/939.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.94

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