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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.96, 1,409.85 and 290.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.96, 1,409.85 and 290.63 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.96 : 1,409.85 = 290.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.96/1,409.85 = 290.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.96x = 1,409.85 × 290.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.96x = 409,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,737.66/939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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