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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.14, 1,405.22 and 590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.14, 1,405.22 and 590.84 is: 884.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.14 : 1,405.22 = 590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.14/1,405.22 = 590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.14x = 1,405.22 × 590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.14x = 830,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,260.18/939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.06

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