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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,298.46 and 644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,298.46 and 644.88 is: 890.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,298.46 = 644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,298.46 = 644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,298.46 × 644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 837,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,350.88/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.67

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