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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.69, 1,409.41 and 844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.69, 1,409.41 and 844.30 is: 1,264.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.69 : 1,409.41 = 844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.69/1,409.41 = 844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.69x = 1,409.41 × 844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.69x = 1,189,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,964.86/940.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.99

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