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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,410.17 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,410.17 and 426.52 is: 639.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,410.17 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,410.17 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,410.17 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 601,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,465.71/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.78

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