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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.87, 1,410.62 and 393.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.87, 1,410.62 and 393.21 is: 589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.87 : 1,410.62 = 393.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.87/1,410.62 = 393.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.87x = 1,410.62 × 393.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.87x = 554,667.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,667.49/940.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.53

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