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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.34, 1,409.52 and 452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.34, 1,409.52 and 452.36 is: 678.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.34 : 1,409.52 = 452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.34/1,409.52 = 452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.34x = 1,409.52 × 452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.34x = 637,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,610.47/940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.06

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