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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.11, 1,408.82 and 528.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.11, 1,408.82 and 528.39 is: 791.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.11 : 1,408.82 = 528.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.11/1,408.82 = 528.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.11x = 1,408.82 × 528.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.11x = 744,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,400.02/940.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.82

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