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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.75, 1,406.93 and 592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.75, 1,406.93 and 592.04 is: 886.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.75 : 1,406.93 = 592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.75/1,406.93 = 592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.75x = 1,406.93 × 592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.75x = 832,948.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,948.84/939.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.35

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