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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.70, 1,410.36 and 507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.70, 1,410.36 and 507.16 is: 761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.70 : 1,410.36 = 507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.70/1,410.36 = 507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.70x = 1,410.36 × 507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.70x = 715,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,278.18/939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.18

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