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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,410.93 and 392.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,410.93 and 392.69 is: 588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,410.93 = 392.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,410.93 = 392.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,410.93 × 392.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 554,051.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,051.05/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.87

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