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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,409.78 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,409.78 and 574.56 is: 860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,409.78 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,409.78 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,409.78 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 810,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,003.20/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.90

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