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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.68, 1,298.71 and 630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.68, 1,298.71 and 630.36 is: 870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.68 : 1,298.71 = 630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.68/1,298.71 = 630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.68x = 1,298.71 × 630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.68x = 818,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,654.84/940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.28

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