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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.65, 1,410.65 and 392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.65, 1,410.65 and 392.55 is: 588.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.65 : 1,410.65 = 392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.65/1,410.65 = 392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.65x = 1,410.65 × 392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.65x = 553,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,744.88/940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.69

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