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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.99, 1,409.44 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.99, 1,409.44 and 529.92 is: 793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.99 : 1,409.44 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.99/1,409.44 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.99x = 1,409.44 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.99x = 746,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,890.44/940.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.73

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