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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.74, 1,408.77 and 680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.74, 1,408.77 and 680.28 is: 1,018.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.74 : 1,408.77 = 680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.74/1,408.77 = 680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.74x = 1,408.77 × 680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.74x = 958,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,358.06/940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.73

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