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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.34, 1,409.27 and 692.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.34, 1,409.27 and 692.37 is: 1,037.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.34 : 1,409.27 = 692.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.34/1,409.27 = 692.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.34x = 1,409.27 × 692.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.34x = 975,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,732.81/940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.64

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