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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.74, 1,408.39 and 506.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.74, 1,408.39 and 506.39 is: 758.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.74 : 1,408.39 = 506.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.74/1,408.39 = 506.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.74x = 1,408.39 × 506.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.74x = 713,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,194.61/939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.93

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