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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940, 1,411.16 and 609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940, 1,411.16 and 609.86 is: 915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940 : 1,411.16 = 609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940/1,411.16 = 609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940x = 1,411.16 × 609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940x = 860,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,610.04/940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.54

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