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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.50, 1,411.16 and 555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.50, 1,411.16 and 555.75 is: 833.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.50 : 1,411.16 = 555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.50/1,411.16 = 555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.50x = 1,411.16 × 555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.50x = 784,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,249.39/940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.86

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