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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.35, 1,408.56 and 391.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.35, 1,408.56 and 391.39 is: 586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.35 : 1,408.56 = 391.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.35/1,408.56 = 391.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.35x = 1,408.56 × 391.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.35x = 551,291.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,291.31/939.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.88

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