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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.82, 1,409.94 and 530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.82, 1,409.94 and 530.15 is: 794.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.82 : 1,409.94 = 530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.82/1,409.94 = 530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.82x = 1,409.94 × 530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.82x = 747,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,472.64/940.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.49

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