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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.14, 1,408.70 and 391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.14, 1,408.70 and 391.02 is: 586.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.14 : 1,408.70 = 391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.14/1,408.70 = 391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.14x = 1,408.70 × 391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.14x = 550,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,829.87/939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.53

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