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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,295.81 and 706.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,295.81 and 706.84 is: 974.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,295.81 = 706.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,295.81 = 706.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,295.81 × 706.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 915,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,930.34/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.27

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