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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.93, 1,410.09 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.93, 1,410.09 and 391.83 is: 587.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.93 : 1,410.09 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.93/1,410.09 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.93x = 1,410.09 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.93x = 552,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,515.56/939.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.83

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