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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.08, 1,408.14 and 528.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.08, 1,408.14 and 528.11 is: 791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.08 : 1,408.14 = 528.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.08/1,408.14 = 528.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.08x = 1,408.14 × 528.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.08x = 743,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,645.77/939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.89

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