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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,409.17 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,409.17 and 391.84 is: 587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.01 : 1,409.17 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.01/1,409.17 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.01x = 1,409.17 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.01x = 552,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,166.51/940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.41

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