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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.54, 1,409.64 and 591.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.54, 1,409.64 and 591.78 is: 887.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.54 : 1,409.64 = 591.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.54/1,409.64 = 591.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.54x = 1,409.64 × 591.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.54x = 834,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,196.76/939.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.88

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