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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.50, 1,410.78 and 427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.50, 1,410.78 and 427.50 is: 641.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.50 : 1,410.78 = 427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.50/1,410.78 = 427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.50x = 1,410.78 × 427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.50x = 603,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,108.45/940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.26

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