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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.30, 1,298.09 and 608.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.30, 1,298.09 and 608.99 is: 840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.30 : 1,298.09 = 608.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.30/1,298.09 = 608.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.30x = 1,298.09 × 608.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.30x = 790,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,523.83/940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.71

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