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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.16, 1,411.32 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.16, 1,411.32 and 508.16 is: 762.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.16 : 1,411.32 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.16/1,411.32 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.16x = 1,411.32 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.16x = 717,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,176.37/940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.82

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