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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.14, 1,408.94 and 391.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.14, 1,408.94 and 391.03 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.14 : 1,408.94 = 391.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.14/1,408.94 = 391.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.14x = 1,408.94 × 391.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.14x = 550,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,936.00/939.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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