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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.98, 1,296.18 and 660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.98, 1,296.18 and 660.12 is: 910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.98 : 1,296.18 = 660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.98/1,296.18 = 660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.98x = 1,296.18 × 660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.98x = 855,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,634.34/939.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.27

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