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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.74, 1,408.59 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.74, 1,408.59 and 391.50 is: 586.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.74 : 1,408.59 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.74/1,408.59 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.74x = 1,408.59 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.74x = 551,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,462.99/939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.83

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