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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,411.38 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,411.38 and 529.44 is: 794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,411.38 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,411.38 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,411.38 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 747,241.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,241.03/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.16

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