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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,297.08 and 719.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,297.08 and 719.52 is: 992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,297.08 = 719.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,297.08 = 719.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,297.08 × 719.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 933,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,275.00/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.25

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