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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.82, 1,410.74 and 551.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.82, 1,410.74 and 551.58 is: 827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.82 : 1,410.74 = 551.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.82/1,410.74 = 551.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.82x = 1,410.74 × 551.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.82x = 778,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,135.97/940.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.08

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