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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.29, 1,408.56 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.29, 1,408.56 and 391.50 is: 587.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.29 : 1,408.56 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.29/1,408.56 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.29x = 1,408.56 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.29x = 551,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,451.24/939.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.10

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