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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.96, 1,410.01 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.96, 1,410.01 and 281.79 is: 422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.96 : 1,410.01 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.96/1,410.01 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.96x = 1,410.01 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.96x = 397,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,326.72/939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.71

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