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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.73, 1,298.40 and 626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.73, 1,298.40 and 626.02 is: 864.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.73 : 1,298.40 = 626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.73/1,298.40 = 626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.73x = 1,298.40 × 626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.73x = 812,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,824.37/940.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.04

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