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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.28, 1,411.11 and 697.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.28, 1,411.11 and 697.46 is: 1,046.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.28 : 1,411.11 = 697.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.28/1,411.11 = 697.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.28x = 1,411.11 × 697.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.28x = 984,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,192.78/940.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.70

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