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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.72, 1,411.16 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.72, 1,411.16 and 528.96 is: 793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.72 : 1,411.16 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.72/1,411.16 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.72x = 1,411.16 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.72x = 746,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,447.19/940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.48

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