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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.07, 1,410.33 and 477.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.07, 1,410.33 and 477.83 is: 716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.07 : 1,410.33 = 477.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.07/1,410.33 = 477.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.07x = 1,410.33 × 477.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.07x = 673,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,897.98/940.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.86

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