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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,297.14 and 660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,297.14 and 660.62 is: 910.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,297.14 = 660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,297.14 = 660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,297.14 × 660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 856,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,916.63/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.76

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