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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.46, 1,407.37 and 528.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.46, 1,407.37 and 528.87 is: 792.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.46 : 1,407.37 = 528.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.46/1,407.37 = 528.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.46x = 1,407.37 × 528.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.46x = 744,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,315.77/939.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.28

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