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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.94, 1,409.94 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.94, 1,409.94 and 290.66 is: 435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.94 : 1,409.94 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.94/1,409.94 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.94x = 1,409.94 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.94x = 409,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,806.11/939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.99

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