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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.93, 1,410.03 and 452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.93, 1,410.03 and 452.58 is: 678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.93 : 1,410.03 = 452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.93/1,410.03 = 452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.93x = 1,410.03 × 452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.93x = 638,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,151.38/939.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.94

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