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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.10, 1,407.49 and 528.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.10, 1,407.49 and 528.53 is: 792.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.10 : 1,407.49 = 528.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.10/1,407.49 = 528.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.10x = 1,407.49 × 528.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.10x = 743,898.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,898.05/939.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.14

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