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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.22, 1,297.59 and 624.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.22, 1,297.59 and 624.93 is: 862.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.22 : 1,297.59 = 624.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.22/1,297.59 = 624.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.22x = 1,297.59 × 624.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.22x = 810,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,902.92/940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.46

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