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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.76, 1,410.32 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.76, 1,410.32 and 392.60 is: 588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.76 : 1,410.32 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.76/1,410.32 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.76x = 1,410.32 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.76x = 553,691.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,691.63/940.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.56

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