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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.40, 1,409.84 and 427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.40, 1,409.84 and 427.04 is: 640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.40 : 1,409.84 = 427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.40/1,409.84 = 427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.40x = 1,409.84 × 427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.40x = 602,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,058.07/940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.21

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