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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.92, 1,406.83 and 390.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.92, 1,406.83 and 390.09 is: 585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.92 : 1,406.83 = 390.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.92/1,406.83 = 390.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.92x = 1,406.83 × 390.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.92x = 548,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,790.31/937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.11

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