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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,409.34 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,409.34 and 593.20 is: 889.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,409.34 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,409.34 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,409.34 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 836,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,020.49/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.27

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