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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.63, 1,408.49 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.63, 1,408.49 and 392.11 is: 587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.63 : 1,408.49 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.63/1,408.49 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.63x = 1,408.49 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.63x = 552,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,283.01/939.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.77

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