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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.36, 1,409.72 and 477.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.36, 1,409.72 and 477.92 is: 716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.36 : 1,409.72 = 477.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.36/1,409.72 = 477.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.36x = 1,409.72 × 477.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.36x = 673,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,723.94/940.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.46

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