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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,409.76 and 723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,409.76 and 723.48 is: 1,084.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,409.76 = 723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,409.76 = 723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,409.76 × 723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 1,019,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,933.16/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.39

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