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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.69, 1,409.94 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.69, 1,409.94 and 391.98 is: 588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.69 : 1,409.94 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.69/1,409.94 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.69x = 1,409.94 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.69x = 552,668.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,668.28/939.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.14

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