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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.39, 1,409.24 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.39, 1,409.24 and 528.66 is: 792.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.39 : 1,409.24 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.39/1,409.24 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.39x = 1,409.24 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.39x = 745,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,007.17/940.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.23

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