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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.84, 1,409.36 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.84, 1,409.36 and 506.88 is: 760.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.84 : 1,409.36 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.84/1,409.36 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.84x = 1,409.36 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.84x = 714,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,376.40/939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.10

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