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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.04, 1,408.66 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.04, 1,408.66 and 391.55 is: 587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.04 : 1,408.66 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.04/1,408.66 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.04x = 1,408.66 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.04x = 551,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,552.80/939.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.36

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