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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.86, 1,298.16 and 662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.86, 1,298.16 and 662.22 is: 913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.86 : 1,298.16 = 662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.86/1,298.16 = 662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.86x = 1,298.16 × 662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.86x = 859,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,667.52/940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.70

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