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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.40, 1,297.88 and 718.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.40, 1,297.88 and 718.97 is: 992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.40 : 1,297.88 = 718.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.40/1,297.88 = 718.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.40x = 1,297.88 × 718.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.40x = 933,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,126.70/940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.27

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