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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.25, 1,407.91 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.25, 1,407.91 and 391.75 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.25 : 1,407.91 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.25/1,407.91 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.25x = 1,407.91 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.25x = 551,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,548.74/939.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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