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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.34, 1,409.28 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.34, 1,409.28 and 391.86 is: 587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.34 : 1,409.28 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.34/1,409.28 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.34x = 1,409.28 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.34x = 552,240.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,240.46/940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.28

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