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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.24, 1,408.74 and 695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.24, 1,408.74 and 695.64 is: 1,042.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.24 : 1,408.74 = 695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.24/1,408.74 = 695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.24x = 1,408.74 × 695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.24x = 979,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,975.89/940.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.26

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