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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.08, 1,295.02 and 718.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.08, 1,295.02 and 718.95 is: 990.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.08 : 1,295.02 = 718.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.08/1,295.02 = 718.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.08x = 1,295.02 × 718.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.08x = 931,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,054.63/940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.40

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