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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.68, 1,409.63 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.68, 1,409.63 and 391.56 is: 587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.68 : 1,409.63 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.68/1,409.63 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.68x = 1,409.63 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.68x = 551,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,952.77/939.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.38

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