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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,404.99 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,404.99 and 567.50 is: 849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,404.99 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,404.99 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,404.99 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 797,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,324.80/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.07

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