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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.07, 1,409.02 and 506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.07, 1,409.02 and 506.32 is: 758.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.07 : 1,409.02 = 506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.07/1,409.02 = 506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.07x = 1,409.02 × 506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.07x = 713,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,405.43/940.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.89

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