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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.97, 1,409.66 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.97, 1,409.66 and 392.01 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.97 : 1,409.66 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.97/1,409.66 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.97x = 1,409.66 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.97x = 552,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,600.82/939.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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