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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.57, 1,409.76 and 506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.57, 1,409.76 and 506.64 is: 760.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.57 : 1,409.76 = 506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.57/1,409.76 = 506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.57x = 1,409.76 × 506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.57x = 714,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,240.81/939.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.18

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