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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.32, 1,406.82 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.32, 1,406.82 and 550.64 is: 823.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.32 : 1,406.82 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.32/1,406.82 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.32x = 1,406.82 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.32x = 774,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,644.33/940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.81

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