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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.67, 1,408.04 and 646.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.67, 1,408.04 and 646.45 is: 967.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.67 : 1,408.04 = 646.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.67/1,408.04 = 646.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.67x = 1,408.04 × 646.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.67x = 910,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,220.71/940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.64

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