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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.23, 1,411.38 and 550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.23, 1,411.38 and 550.68 is: 826.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.23 : 1,411.38 = 550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.23/1,411.38 = 550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.23x = 1,411.38 × 550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.23x = 777,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,218.74/940.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.63

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