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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.25, 1,408.37 and 529.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.25, 1,408.37 and 529.19 is: 793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.25 : 1,408.37 = 529.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.25/1,408.37 = 529.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.25x = 1,408.37 × 529.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.25x = 745,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,295.32/939.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.50

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