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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,411.68 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,411.68 and 529.92 is: 795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,411.68 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,411.68 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,411.68 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 748,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,077.47/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.35

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