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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.37, 1,410.84 and 477.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.37, 1,410.84 and 477.77 is: 716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.37 : 1,410.84 = 477.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.37/1,410.84 = 477.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.37x = 1,410.84 × 477.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.37x = 674,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,049.97/940.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.80

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