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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,296.64 and 718.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,296.64 and 718.52 is: 991.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,296.64 = 718.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,296.64 = 718.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,296.64 × 718.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 931,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,661.77/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.00

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