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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.84, 1,297.38 and 629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.84, 1,297.38 and 629.80 is: 868.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.84 : 1,297.38 = 629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.84/1,297.38 = 629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.84x = 1,297.38 × 629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.84x = 817,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,089.92/940.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.47

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