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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.26, 1,296.63 and 674.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.26, 1,296.63 and 674.25 is: 929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.26 : 1,296.63 = 674.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.26/1,296.63 = 674.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.26x = 1,296.63 × 674.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.26x = 874,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,253.46/940.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.80

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