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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.81, 1,409.91 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.81, 1,409.91 and 392.11 is: 588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.81 : 1,409.91 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.81/1,409.91 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.81x = 1,409.91 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.81x = 552,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,839.81/939.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.25

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