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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.44, 1,410.50 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.44, 1,410.50 and 392.92 is: 589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.44 : 1,410.50 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.44/1,410.50 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.44x = 1,410.50 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.44x = 554,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,213.66/940.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.31

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