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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.77, 1,410.26 and 393.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.77, 1,410.26 and 393.44 is: 589.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.77 : 1,410.26 = 393.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.77/1,410.26 = 393.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.77x = 1,410.26 × 393.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.77x = 554,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,843.68/940.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.78

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