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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.32, 1,410.54 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.32, 1,410.54 and 614.70 is: 922.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.32 : 1,410.54 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.32/1,410.54 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.32x = 1,410.54 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.32x = 867,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,058.94/940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.09

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