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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,411.35 and 766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,411.35 and 766.80 is: 1,150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,411.35 = 766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,411.35 = 766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,411.35 × 766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 1,082,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,223.18/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.14

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