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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.26, 1,408.98 and 391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.26, 1,408.98 and 391.70 is: 587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.26 : 1,408.98 = 391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.26/1,408.98 = 391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.26x = 1,408.98 × 391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.26x = 551,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,897.47/939.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.59

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