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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.02, 1,408.80 and 591.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.02, 1,408.80 and 591.80 is: 887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.02 : 1,408.80 = 591.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.02/1,408.80 = 591.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.02x = 1,408.80 × 591.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.02x = 833,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,727.84/939.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.87

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