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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.52, 1,408.59 and 592.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.52, 1,408.59 and 592.83 is: 887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.52 : 1,408.59 = 592.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.52/1,408.59 = 592.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.52x = 1,408.59 × 592.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.52x = 835,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,054.41/940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.87

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