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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.24, 1,409.03 and 391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.24, 1,409.03 and 391.12 is: 586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.24 : 1,409.03 = 391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.24/1,409.03 = 391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.24x = 1,409.03 × 391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.24x = 551,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,099.81/939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.75

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