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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.50, 1,298.16 and 630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.50, 1,298.16 and 630 is: 869.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.50 : 1,298.16 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.50/1,298.16 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.50x = 1,298.16 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.50x = 817,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,840.80/940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.58

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