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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.22, 1,409.49 and 630.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.22, 1,409.49 and 630.86 is: 945.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.22 : 1,409.49 = 630.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.22/1,409.49 = 630.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.22x = 1,409.49 × 630.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.22x = 889,190.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,190.86/940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.73

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