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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.84, 1,411.12 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.84, 1,411.12 and 593.12 is: 889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.84 : 1,411.12 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.84/1,411.12 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.84x = 1,411.12 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.84x = 836,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,963.49/940.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.59

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