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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,410.41 and 392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,410.41 and 392.68 is: 588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,410.41 = 392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,410.41 = 392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,410.41 × 392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 553,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,842.54/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.62

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