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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,409.81 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,409.81 and 393.12 is: 589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,409.81 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,409.81 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,409.81 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 554,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,222.54/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.26

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