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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.54, 1,408.96 and 391.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.54, 1,408.96 and 391.76 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.54 : 1,408.96 = 391.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.54/1,408.96 = 391.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.54x = 1,408.96 × 391.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.54x = 551,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,972.90/939.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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