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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.23, 1,411.74 and 530.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.23, 1,411.74 and 530.19 is: 796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.23 : 1,411.74 = 530.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.23/1,411.74 = 530.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.23x = 1,411.74 × 530.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.23x = 748,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,490.43/940.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.07

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