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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.64, 1,409.44 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.64, 1,409.44 and 508 is: 761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.64 : 1,409.44 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.64/1,409.44 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.64x = 1,409.44 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.64x = 715,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,995.52/940.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.18

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