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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.87, 1,408.77 and 593.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.87, 1,408.77 and 593.46 is: 889.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.87 : 1,408.77 = 593.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.87/1,408.77 = 593.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.87x = 1,408.77 × 593.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.87x = 836,048.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,048.64/939.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.54

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