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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.95, 1,409.70 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.95, 1,409.70 and 392.07 is: 588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.95 : 1,409.70 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.95/1,409.70 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.95x = 1,409.70 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.95x = 552,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,695.94/939.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.00

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