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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.40, 1,410.60 and 551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.40, 1,410.60 and 551.60 is: 827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.40 : 1,410.60 = 551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.40/1,410.60 = 551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.40x = 1,410.60 × 551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.40x = 778,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,086.96/940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.40

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