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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.11, 1,406.82 and 610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.11, 1,406.82 and 610.84 is: 914.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.11 : 1,406.82 = 610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.11/1,406.82 = 610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.11x = 1,406.82 × 610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.11x = 859,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,342.54/940.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.09

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