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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.37, 1,408.83 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.37, 1,408.83 and 391.26 is: 586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.37 : 1,408.83 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.37/1,408.83 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.37x = 1,408.83 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.37x = 551,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,212.41/939.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.79

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