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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.26, 1,297.71 and 586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.26, 1,297.71 and 586.38 is: 809.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.26 : 1,297.71 = 586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.26/1,297.71 = 586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.26x = 1,297.71 × 586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.26x = 760,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,951.19/940.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.30

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