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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.02, 1,410.03 and 555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.02, 1,410.03 and 555.06 is: 832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.02 : 1,410.03 = 555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.02/1,410.03 = 555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.02x = 1,410.03 × 555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.02x = 782,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,651.25/940.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.59

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