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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.11, 1,408.11 and 391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.11, 1,408.11 and 391.70 is: 587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.11 : 1,408.11 = 391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.11/1,408.11 = 391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.11x = 1,408.11 × 391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.11x = 551,556.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,556.69/939.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.32

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