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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.66, 1,297.34 and 719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.66, 1,297.34 and 719.26 is: 991.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.66 : 1,297.34 = 719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.66/1,297.34 = 719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.66x = 1,297.34 × 719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.66x = 933,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,124.77/940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.99

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