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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,409.22 and 666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,409.22 and 666.06 is: 997.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,409.22 = 666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,409.22 = 666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,409.22 × 666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 938,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,625.07/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.94

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