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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.06, 1,298.08 and 660.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.06, 1,298.08 and 660.91 is: 912.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.06 : 1,298.08 = 660.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.06/1,298.08 = 660.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.06x = 1,298.08 × 660.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.06x = 857,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,910.35/940.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.62

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