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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.82, 1,411.70 and 711.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.82, 1,411.70 and 711.11 is: 1,067.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.82 : 1,411.70 = 711.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.82/1,411.70 = 711.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.82x = 1,411.70 × 711.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.82x = 1,003,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,873.99/940.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.02

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