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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.28, 1,411.76 and 530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.28, 1,411.76 and 530.21 is: 796.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.28 : 1,411.76 = 530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.28/1,411.76 = 530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.28x = 1,411.76 × 530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.28x = 748,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,534.12/940.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.08

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