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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.28, 1,407.12 and 527.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.28, 1,407.12 and 527.17 is: 789.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.28 : 1,407.12 = 527.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.28/1,407.12 = 527.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.28x = 1,407.12 × 527.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.28x = 741,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,791.45/939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.74

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