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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.42, 1,407.51 and 527.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.42, 1,407.51 and 527.54 is: 790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.42 : 1,407.51 = 527.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.42/1,407.51 = 527.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.42x = 1,407.51 × 527.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.42x = 742,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,510.79/939.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.39

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