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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.42, 1,297.56 and 705.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.42, 1,297.56 and 705.16 is: 972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.42 : 1,297.56 = 705.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.42/1,297.56 = 705.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.42x = 1,297.56 × 705.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.42x = 914,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,980.92/940.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.95

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