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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.44, 1,298.33 and 719.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.44, 1,298.33 and 719.82 is: 993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.44 : 1,298.33 = 719.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.44/1,298.33 = 719.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.44x = 1,298.33 × 719.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.44x = 934,563.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,563.00/940.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.75

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