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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.99, 1,411.43 and 282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.99, 1,411.43 and 282.85 is: 424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.99 : 1,411.43 = 282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.99/1,411.43 = 282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.99x = 1,411.43 × 282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.99x = 399,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,224.39/940.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.26

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