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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.68, 1,410.14 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.68, 1,410.14 and 391.86 is: 588.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.68 : 1,410.14 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.68/1,410.14 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.68x = 1,410.14 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.68x = 552,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,577.46/939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.05

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