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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,295.39 and 624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,295.39 and 624.92 is: 861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.01 : 1,295.39 = 624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.01/1,295.39 = 624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.01x = 1,295.39 × 624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.01x = 809,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,510.20/940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.18

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