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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,412.30 and 479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,412.30 and 479.06 is: 719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,412.30 = 479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,412.30 = 479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,412.30 × 479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 676,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,578.47/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.03

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