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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,408.19 and 722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,408.19 and 722.52 is: 1,082.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.01 : 1,408.19 = 722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.01/1,408.19 = 722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.01x = 1,408.19 × 722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.01x = 1,017,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,441.83/940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.38

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