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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.76, 1,411.58 and 420.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.76, 1,411.58 and 420.71 is: 631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.76 : 1,411.58 = 420.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.76/1,411.58 = 420.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.76x = 1,411.58 × 420.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.76x = 593,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,865.82/940.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.26

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