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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.64, 1,299.22 and 691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.64, 1,299.22 and 691.60 is: 955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.64 : 1,299.22 = 691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.64/1,299.22 = 691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.64x = 1,299.22 × 691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.64x = 898,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,540.55/940.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.24

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