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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.19, 1,408.95 and 391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.19, 1,408.95 and 391.09 is: 586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.19 : 1,408.95 = 391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.19/1,408.95 = 391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.19x = 1,408.95 × 391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.19x = 551,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,026.26/939.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.70

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