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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,407.77 and 648.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,407.77 and 648.54 is: 971.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,407.77 = 648.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,407.77 = 648.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,407.77 × 648.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 912,995.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,995.16/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.13

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