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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.30, 1,409.37 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.30, 1,409.37 and 391.62 is: 587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.30 : 1,409.37 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.30/1,409.37 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.30x = 1,409.37 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.30x = 551,937.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,937.48/939.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.61

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