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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.80, 1,408.32 and 507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.80, 1,408.32 and 507.36 is: 759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.80 : 1,408.32 = 507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.80/1,408.32 = 507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.80x = 1,408.32 × 507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.80x = 714,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,525.24/940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.49

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