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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,407.78 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,407.78 and 528.66 is: 791.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,407.78 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,407.78 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,407.78 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 744,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,236.97/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.62

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