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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.94, 1,410.72 and 735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.94, 1,410.72 and 735.96 is: 1,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.94 : 1,410.72 = 735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.94/1,410.72 = 735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.94x = 1,410.72 × 735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.94x = 1,038,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,233.49/940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.40

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