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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.85, 1,298.92 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.85, 1,298.92 and 626.56 is: 865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.85 : 1,298.92 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.85/1,298.92 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.85x = 1,298.92 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.85x = 813,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,846.50/940.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.01

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