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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,410.55 and 575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,410.55 and 575.19 is: 862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,410.55 = 575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,410.55 = 575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,410.55 × 575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 811,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,332.82/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.99

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