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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.84, 1,408.68 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.84, 1,408.68 and 588.60 is: 882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.84 : 1,408.68 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.84/1,408.68 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.84x = 1,408.68 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.84x = 829,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,149.05/939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.22

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