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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,412.19 and 478.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,412.19 and 478.99 is: 718.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,412.19 = 478.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,412.19 = 478.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,412.19 × 478.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 676,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,422.49/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.93

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