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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.41, 1,297.62 and 646.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.41, 1,297.62 and 646.38 is: 891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.41 : 1,297.62 = 646.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.41/1,297.62 = 646.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.41x = 1,297.62 × 646.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.41x = 838,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,755.62/940.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.90

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