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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.06, 1,408.80 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.06, 1,408.80 and 289.86 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.06 : 1,408.80 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.06/1,408.80 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.06x = 1,408.80 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.06x = 408,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,354.77/939.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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