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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,411.92 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,411.92 and 393.36 is: 590.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,411.92 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,411.92 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,411.92 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 555,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,392.85/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.27

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