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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.62, 1,407.58 and 527.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.62, 1,407.58 and 527.51 is: 790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.62 : 1,407.58 = 527.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.62/1,407.58 = 527.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.62x = 1,407.58 × 527.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.62x = 742,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,512.53/939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.23

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