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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.38, 1,410.21 and 555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.38, 1,410.21 and 555.18 is: 832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.38 : 1,410.21 = 555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.38/1,410.21 = 555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.38x = 1,410.21 × 555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.38x = 782,920.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,920.39/940.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.56

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