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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.15, 1,296.04 and 659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.15, 1,296.04 and 659.54 is: 909.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.15 : 1,296.04 = 659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.15/1,296.04 = 659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.15x = 1,296.04 × 659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.15x = 854,790.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,790.22/940.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.21

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