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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.24, 1,409.28 and 615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.24, 1,409.28 and 615.04 is: 921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.24 : 1,409.28 = 615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.24/1,409.28 = 615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.24x = 1,409.28 × 615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.24x = 866,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,763.57/940.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.85

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