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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.74, 1,411.59 and 385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.74, 1,411.59 and 385.85 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.74 : 1,411.59 = 385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.74/1,411.59 = 385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.74x = 1,411.59 × 385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.74x = 544,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,656.54/940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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