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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,409.27 and 666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,409.27 and 666.15 is: 998.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,409.27 = 666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,409.27 = 666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,409.27 × 666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 938,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,786.18/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.11

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