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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.27, 1,407.10 and 527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.27, 1,407.10 and 527.16 is: 789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.27 : 1,407.10 = 527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.27/1,407.10 = 527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.27x = 1,407.10 × 527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.27x = 741,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,766.84/939.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.73

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