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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.03, 1,408.80 and 528.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.03, 1,408.80 and 528.45 is: 792.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.03 : 1,408.80 = 528.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.03/1,408.80 = 528.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.03x = 1,408.80 × 528.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.03x = 744,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,480.36/939.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.82

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