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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,297.80 and 646.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,297.80 and 646.92 is: 893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,297.80 = 646.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,297.80 = 646.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,297.80 × 646.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 839,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,572.78/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.03

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