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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.47, 1,297.57 and 608.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.47, 1,297.57 and 608.37 is: 839.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.47 : 1,297.57 = 608.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.47/1,297.57 = 608.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.47x = 1,297.57 × 608.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.47x = 789,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,406.67/940.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.37

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