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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.92, 1,409.88 and 392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.92, 1,409.88 and 392.06 is: 588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.92 : 1,409.88 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.92/1,409.88 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.92x = 1,409.88 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.92x = 552,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,757.55/939.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.09

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