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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.28, 1,408.89 and 289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.28, 1,408.89 and 289.96 is: 434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.28 : 1,408.89 = 289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.28/1,408.89 = 289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.28x = 1,408.89 × 289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.28x = 408,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,521.74/939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.93

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