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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.73, 1,409.93 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.73, 1,409.93 and 528.30 is: 792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.73 : 1,409.93 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.73/1,409.93 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.73x = 1,409.93 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.73x = 744,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,862.88/939.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.64

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