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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.72, 1,411.16 and 558.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.72, 1,411.16 and 558.32 is: 837.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.72 : 1,411.16 = 558.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.72/1,411.16 = 558.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.72x = 1,411.16 × 558.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.72x = 787,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,878.85/940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.53

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