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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.72, 1,410.76 and 478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.72, 1,410.76 and 478.32 is: 717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.72 : 1,410.76 = 478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.72/1,410.76 = 478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.72x = 1,410.76 × 478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.72x = 674,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,794.72/940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.32

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