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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.93, 1,409.13 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.93, 1,409.13 and 392.52 is: 588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.93 : 1,409.13 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.93/1,409.13 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.93x = 1,409.13 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.93x = 553,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,111.71/939.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.46

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