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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.72, 1,298.52 and 662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.72, 1,298.52 and 662.48 is: 914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.72 : 1,298.52 = 662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.72/1,298.52 = 662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.72x = 1,298.52 × 662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.72x = 860,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,243.53/940.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.45

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