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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.52, 1,411.59 and 530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.52, 1,411.59 and 530.06 is: 795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.52 : 1,411.59 = 530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.52/1,411.59 = 530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.52x = 1,411.59 × 530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.52x = 748,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,227.40/940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.55

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