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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.96, 1,408.62 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.96, 1,408.62 and 391.80 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.96 : 1,408.62 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.96/1,408.62 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.96x = 1,408.62 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.96x = 551,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,897.32/939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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