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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.16, 1,408.44 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.16, 1,408.44 and 391.20 is: 586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.16 : 1,408.44 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.16/1,408.44 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.16x = 1,408.44 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.16x = 550,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,975.71/939.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.67

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