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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,297.08 and 608.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,297.08 and 608.99 is: 840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,297.08 = 608.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,297.08 = 608.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,297.08 × 608.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 789,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,902.26/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.20

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