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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.83, 1,411.55 and 393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.83, 1,411.55 and 393.17 is: 589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.83 : 1,411.55 = 393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.83/1,411.55 = 393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.83x = 1,411.55 × 393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.83x = 554,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,971.56/940.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.88

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