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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.20, 1,409.10 and 506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.20, 1,409.10 and 506.25 is: 759.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.20 : 1,409.10 = 506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.20/1,409.10 = 506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.20x = 1,409.10 × 506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.20x = 713,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,354.98/939.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.54

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