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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,411.08 and 680.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,411.08 and 680.64 is: 1,021.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,411.08 = 680.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,411.08 = 680.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,411.08 × 680.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 960,437.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,437.49/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.13

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