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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.16, 1,295.97 and 691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.16, 1,295.97 and 691.76 is: 953.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.16 : 1,295.97 = 691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.16/1,295.97 = 691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.16x = 1,295.97 × 691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.16x = 896,500.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,500.21/940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.56

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