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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.27, 1,409.05 and 528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.27, 1,409.05 and 528.54 is: 792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.27 : 1,409.05 = 528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.27/1,409.05 = 528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.27x = 1,409.05 × 528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.27x = 744,739.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,739.29/940.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.05

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