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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.60, 1,409.58 and 528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.60, 1,409.58 and 528.39 is: 792.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.60 : 1,409.58 = 528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.60/1,409.58 = 528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.60x = 1,409.58 × 528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.60x = 744,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,807.98/939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.69

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