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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.10, 1,407.39 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.10, 1,407.39 and 390.64 is: 585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.10 : 1,407.39 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.10/1,407.39 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.10x = 1,407.39 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.10x = 549,782.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,782.83/939.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.44

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