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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.29, 1,408.86 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.29, 1,408.86 and 391.46 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.29 : 1,408.86 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.29/1,408.86 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.29x = 1,408.86 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.29x = 551,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,505.29/939.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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