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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.96, 1,408.86 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.96, 1,408.86 and 392.04 is: 587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.96 : 1,408.86 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.96/1,408.86 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.96x = 1,408.86 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.96x = 552,329.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,329.47/939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.61

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