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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.11, 1,410.17 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.11, 1,410.17 and 426.75 is: 640.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.11 : 1,410.17 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.11/1,410.17 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.11x = 1,410.17 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.11x = 601,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,787.91/940.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.13

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