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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.04, 1,408.71 and 289.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.04, 1,408.71 and 289.78 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.04 : 1,408.71 = 289.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.04/1,408.71 = 289.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.04x = 1,408.71 × 289.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.04x = 408,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,209.66/939.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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