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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.26, 1,410.72 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.26, 1,410.72 and 392.46 is: 588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.26 : 1,410.72 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.26/1,410.72 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.26x = 1,410.72 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.26x = 553,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,651.17/940.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.83

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