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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.60, 1,410.21 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.60, 1,410.21 and 529.56 is: 794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.60 : 1,410.21 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.60/1,410.21 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.60x = 1,410.21 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.60x = 746,790.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,790.81/939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.80

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