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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.48, 1,408.44 and 506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.48, 1,408.44 and 506.56 is: 758.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.48 : 1,408.44 = 506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.48/1,408.44 = 506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.48x = 1,408.44 × 506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.48x = 713,459.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,459.37/940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.61

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