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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.76, 1,410.48 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.76, 1,410.48 and 507.28 is: 761.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.76 : 1,410.48 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.76/1,410.48 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.76x = 1,410.48 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.76x = 715,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,508.29/939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.37

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