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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.29, 1,297.04 and 692.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.29, 1,297.04 and 692.25 is: 954.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.29 : 1,297.04 = 692.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.29/1,297.04 = 692.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.29x = 1,297.04 × 692.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.29x = 897,872.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,872.48/940.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.89

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