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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940, 1,409.76 and 555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940, 1,409.76 and 555.52 is: 833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940 : 1,409.76 = 555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940/1,409.76 = 555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940x = 1,409.76 × 555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940x = 783,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,149.88/940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.14

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