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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.57, 1,410.05 and 575.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.57, 1,410.05 and 575.62 is: 862.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.57 : 1,410.05 = 575.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.57/1,410.05 = 575.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.57x = 1,410.05 × 575.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.57x = 811,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,652.98/940.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.94

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