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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.02, 1,409.95 and 592.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.02, 1,409.95 and 592.35 is: 888.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.02 : 1,409.95 = 592.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.02/1,409.95 = 592.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.02x = 1,409.95 × 592.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.02x = 835,183.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,183.88/940.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.47

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