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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.97, 1,410.68 and 709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.97, 1,410.68 and 709.40 is: 1,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.97 : 1,410.68 = 709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.97/1,410.68 = 709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.97x = 1,410.68 × 709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.97x = 1,000,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,741.69/940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.52

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