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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.57, 1,408.56 and 392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.57, 1,408.56 and 392.15 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.57 : 1,408.56 = 392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.57/1,408.56 = 392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.57x = 1,408.56 × 392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.57x = 552,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,359.76/939.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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