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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.93, 1,411.80 and 616.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.93, 1,411.80 and 616.93 is: 925.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.93 : 1,411.80 = 616.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.93/1,411.80 = 616.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.93x = 1,411.80 × 616.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.93x = 870,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,981.77/940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.66

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