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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.34, 1,409.90 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.34, 1,409.90 and 507.80 is: 761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.34 : 1,409.90 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.34/1,409.90 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.34x = 1,409.90 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.34x = 715,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,937.63/940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.36

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