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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.98, 1,411.04 and 652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.98, 1,411.04 and 652.70 is: 979.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.98 : 1,411.04 = 652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.98/1,411.04 = 652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.98x = 1,411.04 × 652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.98x = 920,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,980.38/939.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.79

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