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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.60, 1,411.71 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.60, 1,411.71 and 530.56 is: 796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.60 : 1,411.71 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.60/1,411.71 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.60x = 1,411.71 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.60x = 748,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,996.86/940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.30

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