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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.83, 1,409.56 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.83, 1,409.56 and 391.86 is: 587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.83 : 1,409.56 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.83/1,409.56 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.83x = 1,409.56 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.83x = 552,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,350.18/939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.72

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