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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.70, 1,410.73 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.70, 1,410.73 and 392.76 is: 589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.70 : 1,410.73 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.70/1,410.73 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.70x = 1,410.73 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.70x = 554,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,078.31/940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.01

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