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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.51, 1,297.26 and 645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.51, 1,297.26 and 645.26 is: 890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.51 : 1,297.26 = 645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.51/1,297.26 = 645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.51x = 1,297.26 × 645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.51x = 837,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,070.00/940.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.02

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