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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.35, 1,410.09 and 734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.35, 1,410.09 and 734.40 is: 1,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.35 : 1,410.09 = 734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.35/1,410.09 = 734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.35x = 1,410.09 × 734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.35x = 1,035,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,570.10/940.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.26

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