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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.96, 1,409.02 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.96, 1,409.02 and 392.52 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.96 : 1,409.02 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.96/1,409.02 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.96x = 1,409.02 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.96x = 553,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,068.53/939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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