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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.28, 1,297.71 and 586.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.28, 1,297.71 and 586.40 is: 809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.28 : 1,297.71 = 586.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.28/1,297.71 = 586.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.28x = 1,297.71 × 586.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.28x = 760,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,980.39/940.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.32

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