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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.04, 1,409.88 and 758.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.04, 1,409.88 and 758.50 is: 1,137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.04 : 1,409.88 = 758.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.04/1,409.88 = 758.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.04x = 1,409.88 × 758.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.04x = 1,069,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,393.98/940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.60

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