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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.04, 1,295.90 and 659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.04, 1,295.90 and 659.40 is: 909.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.04 : 1,295.90 = 659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.04/1,295.90 = 659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.04x = 1,295.90 × 659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.04x = 854,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,518.85/940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.02

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