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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.66, 1,296.66 and 692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.66, 1,296.66 and 692.26 is: 954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.66 : 1,296.66 = 692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.66/1,296.66 = 692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.66x = 1,296.66 × 692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.66x = 897,625.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,625.85/940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.25

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