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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.93, 1,410.30 and 615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.93, 1,410.30 and 615.93 is: 924.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.93 : 1,410.30 = 615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.93/1,410.30 = 615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.93x = 1,410.30 × 615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.93x = 868,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,646.08/939.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.16

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