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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.20, 1,296.12 and 659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.20, 1,296.12 and 659.56 is: 909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.20 : 1,296.12 = 659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.20/1,296.12 = 659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.20x = 1,296.12 × 659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.20x = 854,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,862.37/940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.24

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