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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.82, 1,410.14 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.82, 1,410.14 and 507.06 is: 760.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.82 : 1,410.14 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.82/1,410.14 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.82x = 1,410.14 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.82x = 715,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,025.59/940.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.00

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