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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,411.38 and 420.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,411.38 and 420.78 is: 631.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,411.38 = 420.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,411.38 = 420.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,411.38 × 420.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 593,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,880.48/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.17

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