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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,412.31 and 421.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,412.31 and 421.31 is: 632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,412.31 = 421.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,412.31 = 421.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,412.31 × 421.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 595,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,013.26/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.37

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