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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.22, 1,297.44 and 586.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.22, 1,297.44 and 586.11 is: 808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.22 : 1,297.44 = 586.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.22/1,297.44 = 586.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.22x = 1,297.44 × 586.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.22x = 760,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,442.56/940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.80

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