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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.44, 1,297.96 and 693.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.44, 1,297.96 and 693.06 is: 956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.44 : 1,297.96 = 693.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.44/1,297.96 = 693.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.44x = 1,297.96 × 693.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.44x = 899,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,557.56/940.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.52

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