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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.38, 1,408.23 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.38, 1,408.23 and 528.36 is: 791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.38 : 1,408.23 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.38/1,408.23 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.38x = 1,408.23 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.38x = 744,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,052.40/940.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.23

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