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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.22, 1,408.65 and 522.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.22, 1,408.65 and 522.90 is: 784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.22 : 1,408.65 = 522.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.22/1,408.65 = 522.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.22x = 1,408.65 × 522.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.22x = 736,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,583.09/939.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.25

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