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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.80, 1,410.12 and 392.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.80, 1,410.12 and 392.70 is: 588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.80 : 1,410.12 = 392.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.80/1,410.12 = 392.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.80x = 1,410.12 × 392.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.80x = 553,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,754.12/940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.60

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