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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.85, 1,408.14 and 391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.85, 1,408.14 and 391.17 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.85 : 1,408.14 = 391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.85/1,408.14 = 391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.85x = 1,408.14 × 391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.85x = 550,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,822.12/938.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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