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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.37, 1,411.05 and 529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.37, 1,411.05 and 529.53 is: 794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.37 : 1,411.05 = 529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.37/1,411.05 = 529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.37x = 1,411.05 × 529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.37x = 747,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,193.31/940.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.58

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