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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.02, 1,410.48 and 544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.02, 1,410.48 and 544.92 is: 817.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.02 : 1,410.48 = 544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.02/1,410.48 = 544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.02x = 1,410.48 × 544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.02x = 768,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,598.76/940.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.64

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