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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.91, 1,409.10 and 708.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.91, 1,409.10 and 708.34 is: 1,061.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.91 : 1,409.10 = 708.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.91/1,409.10 = 708.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.91x = 1,409.10 × 708.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.91x = 998,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,121.89/939.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.93

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