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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.20, 1,409.13 and 529.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.20, 1,409.13 and 529.62 is: 793.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.20 : 1,409.13 = 529.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.20/1,409.13 = 529.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.20x = 1,409.13 × 529.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.20x = 746,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,303.43/940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.77

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