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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.51, 1,408.14 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.51, 1,408.14 and 391.50 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.51 : 1,408.14 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.51/1,408.14 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.51x = 1,408.14 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.51x = 551,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,286.81/939.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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