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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,297.62 and 586.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,297.62 and 586.17 is: 809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,297.62 = 586.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,297.62 = 586.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,297.62 × 586.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 760,625.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,625.92/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.06

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