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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.91, 1,409.65 and 281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.91, 1,409.65 and 281.77 is: 422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.91 : 1,409.65 = 281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.91/1,409.65 = 281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.91x = 1,409.65 × 281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.91x = 397,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,188.62/939.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.58

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