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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940, 1,296.99 and 691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940, 1,296.99 and 691.36 is: 953.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940 : 1,296.99 = 691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940/1,296.99 = 691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940x = 1,296.99 × 691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940x = 896,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,687.01/940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.92

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