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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.24, 1,408.86 and 391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.24, 1,408.86 and 391.05 is: 586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.24 : 1,408.86 = 391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.24/1,408.86 = 391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.24x = 1,408.86 × 391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.24x = 550,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,934.70/939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.58

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