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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.48, 1,408.34 and 591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.48, 1,408.34 and 591.76 is: 887.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.48 : 1,408.34 = 591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.48/1,408.34 = 591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.48x = 1,408.34 × 591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.48x = 833,399.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,399.28/939.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.09

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