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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.42, 1,409.70 and 391.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.42, 1,409.70 and 391.65 is: 587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.42 : 1,409.70 = 391.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.42/1,409.70 = 391.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.42x = 1,409.70 × 391.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.42x = 552,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,109.01/939.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.71

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