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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.82, 1,409.40 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.82, 1,409.40 and 478.04 is: 716.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.82 : 1,409.40 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.82/1,409.40 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.82x = 1,409.40 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.82x = 673,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,742.53/940.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.13

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