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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.13, 1,409.24 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.13, 1,409.24 and 452.92 is: 678.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.13 : 1,409.24 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.13/1,409.24 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.13x = 1,409.24 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.13x = 638,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,272.98/940.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.92

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