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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.38, 1,297.89 and 718.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.38, 1,297.89 and 718.92 is: 992.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.38 : 1,297.89 = 718.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.38/1,297.89 = 718.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.38x = 1,297.89 × 718.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.38x = 933,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,079.08/940.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.24

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