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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.78, 1,414.38 and 768.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.78, 1,414.38 and 768.70 is: 1,155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.78 : 1,414.38 = 768.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.78/1,414.38 = 768.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.78x = 1,414.38 × 768.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.78x = 1,087,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,230.25/940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.67

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