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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.16, 1,409.82 and 507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.16, 1,409.82 and 507.16 is: 761.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.16 : 1,409.82 = 507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.16/1,409.82 = 507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.16x = 1,409.82 × 507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.16x = 715,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,004.31/939.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.32

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