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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,409.52 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,409.52 and 507.44 is: 760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,409.52 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,409.52 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,409.52 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 715,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,246.83/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.19

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