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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.78, 1,410.27 and 477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.78, 1,410.27 and 477.16 is: 715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.78 : 1,410.27 = 477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.78/1,410.27 = 477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.78x = 1,410.27 × 477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.78x = 672,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,924.43/940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.28

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