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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.87, 1,411.62 and 393.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.87, 1,411.62 and 393.49 is: 590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.87 : 1,411.62 = 393.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.87/1,411.62 = 393.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.87x = 1,411.62 × 393.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.87x = 555,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,458.35/940.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.37

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