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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.33, 1,297.21 and 608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.33, 1,297.21 and 608.86 is: 839.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.33 : 1,297.21 = 608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.33/1,297.21 = 608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.33x = 1,297.21 × 608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.33x = 789,819.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,819.28/940.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.94

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