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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.94, 1,409.43 and 528.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.94, 1,409.43 and 528.97 is: 793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.94 : 1,409.43 = 528.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.94/1,409.43 = 528.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.94x = 1,409.43 × 528.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.94x = 745,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,546.19/939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.18

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