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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.86, 1,411.42 and 392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.86, 1,411.42 and 392.92 is: 589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.86 : 1,411.42 = 392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.86/1,411.42 = 392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.86x = 1,411.42 × 392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.86x = 554,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,572.48/940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.43

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