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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.75, 1,411.29 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.75, 1,411.29 and 324.52 is: 486.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.75 : 1,411.29 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.75/1,411.29 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.75x = 1,411.29 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.75x = 457,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,991.83/940.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.84

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