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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.52, 1,410.68 and 615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.52, 1,410.68 and 615.18 is: 922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.52 : 1,410.68 = 615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.52/1,410.68 = 615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.52x = 1,410.68 × 615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.52x = 867,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,822.12/940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.70

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