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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,407.71 and 477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,407.71 and 477.09 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.01 : 1,407.71 = 477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.01/1,407.71 = 477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.01x = 1,407.71 × 477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.01x = 671,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,605.56/940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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