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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.59, 1,295.84 and 896.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.59, 1,295.84 and 896.85 is: 1,235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.59 : 1,295.84 = 896.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.59/1,295.84 = 896.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.59x = 1,295.84 × 896.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.59x = 1,162,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,169.62/940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.58

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