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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.92, 1,410.69 and 651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.92, 1,410.69 and 651.56 is: 977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.92 : 1,410.69 = 651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.92/1,410.69 = 651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.92x = 1,410.69 × 651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.92x = 919,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,149.18/939.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.90

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