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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.80, 1,410.22 and 421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.80, 1,410.22 and 421.08 is: 631.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.80 : 1,410.22 = 421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.80/1,410.22 = 421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.80x = 1,410.22 × 421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.80x = 593,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,815.44/940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.18

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