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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.12, 1,408.80 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.12, 1,408.80 and 289.92 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.12 : 1,408.80 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.12/1,408.80 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.12x = 1,408.80 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.12x = 408,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,439.30/939.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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