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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.75, 1,408.66 and 392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.75, 1,408.66 and 392.25 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.75 : 1,408.66 = 392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.75/1,408.66 = 392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.75x = 1,408.66 × 392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.75x = 552,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,546.89/939.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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