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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.84, 1,410.12 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.84, 1,410.12 and 391.88 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.84 : 1,410.12 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.84/1,410.12 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.84x = 1,410.12 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.84x = 552,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,597.83/939.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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