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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.78, 1,409.91 and 529.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.78, 1,409.91 and 529.75 is: 793.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.78 : 1,409.91 = 529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.78/1,409.91 = 529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.78x = 1,409.91 × 529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.78x = 746,899.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,899.82/940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.92

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