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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.79, 1,296.93 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.79, 1,296.93 and 660.16 is: 910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.79 : 1,296.93 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.79/1,296.93 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.79x = 1,296.93 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.79x = 856,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,174.82/940.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.06

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