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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.74, 1,410.14 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.74, 1,410.14 and 391.77 is: 587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.74 : 1,410.14 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.74/1,410.14 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.74x = 1,410.14 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.74x = 552,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,450.55/939.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.88

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