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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.40, 1,296.35 and 740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.40, 1,296.35 and 740.58 is: 1,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.40 : 1,296.35 = 740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.40/1,296.35 = 740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.40x = 1,296.35 × 740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.40x = 960,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,047.18/940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.90

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