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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.62, 1,408.20 and 391.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.62, 1,408.20 and 391.06 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.62 : 1,408.20 = 391.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.62/1,408.20 = 391.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.62x = 1,408.20 × 391.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.62x = 550,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,690.69/938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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