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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.60, 1,297.06 and 609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.60, 1,297.06 and 609.18 is: 840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.60 : 1,297.06 = 609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.60/1,297.06 = 609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.60x = 1,297.06 × 609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.60x = 790,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,143.01/940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.04

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