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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.30, 1,407.13 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.30, 1,407.13 and 527.18 is: 789.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.30 : 1,407.13 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.30/1,407.13 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.30x = 1,407.13 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.30x = 741,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,810.79/939.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.75

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