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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.52, 1,410.50 and 593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.52, 1,410.50 and 593.55 is: 891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.52 : 1,410.50 = 593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.52/1,410.50 = 593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.52x = 1,410.50 × 593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.52x = 837,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,202.28/939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.10

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