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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,298.43 and 609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,298.43 and 609.24 is: 841.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,298.43 = 609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,298.43 = 609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,298.43 × 609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 791,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,060.36/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.06

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