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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.77, 1,410.15 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.77, 1,410.15 and 529.80 is: 794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.77 : 1,410.15 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.77/1,410.15 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.77x = 1,410.15 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.77x = 747,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,097.47/940.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.13

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