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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.39, 1,407.28 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.39, 1,407.28 and 527.28 is: 789.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.39 : 1,407.28 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.39/1,407.28 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.39x = 1,407.28 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.39x = 742,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,030.60/939.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.91

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