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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.25, 1,410.78 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.25, 1,410.78 and 555.50 is: 833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.25 : 1,410.78 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.25/1,410.78 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.25x = 1,410.78 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.25x = 783,688.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,688.29/940.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.49

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