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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.11, 1,296.91 and 608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.11, 1,296.91 and 608.64 is: 839.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.11 : 1,296.91 = 608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.11/1,296.91 = 608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.11x = 1,296.91 × 608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.11x = 789,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,351.30/940.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.64

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