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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.66, 1,410.66 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.66, 1,410.66 and 392.74 is: 588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.66 : 1,410.66 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.66/1,410.66 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.66x = 1,410.66 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.66x = 554,022.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,022.61/940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.97

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