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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939, 1,407.78 and 505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939, 1,407.78 and 505.56 is: 757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939 : 1,407.78 = 505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939/1,407.78 = 505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939x = 1,407.78 × 505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939x = 711,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,717.26/939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.95

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