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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.79, 1,407.42 and 391.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.79, 1,407.42 and 391.39 is: 586.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.79 : 1,407.42 = 391.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.79/1,407.42 = 391.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.79x = 1,407.42 × 391.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.79x = 550,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,846.60/938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.76

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