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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,297.17 and 716.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,297.17 and 716.01 is: 987.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,297.17 = 716.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,297.17 = 716.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,297.17 × 716.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 928,786.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,786.69/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.94

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