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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,410.82 and 392.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,410.82 and 392.78 is: 589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,410.82 = 392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,410.82 = 392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,410.82 × 392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 554,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,144.42/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.17

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