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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.68, 1,411.56 and 615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.68, 1,411.56 and 615.60 is: 923.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.68 : 1,411.56 = 615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.68/1,411.56 = 615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.68x = 1,411.56 × 615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.68x = 868,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,956.34/940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.75

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