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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,411.08 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,411.08 and 393 is: 589.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,411.08 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,411.08 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,411.08 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 554,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,554.44/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.37

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