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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.08, 1,408.62 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.08, 1,408.62 and 289.80 is: 434.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.08 : 1,408.62 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.08/1,408.62 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.08x = 1,408.62 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.08x = 408,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,218.08/939.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.70

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