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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,409.84 and 696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,409.84 and 696.24 is: 1,043.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,409.84 = 696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,409.84 = 696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,409.84 × 696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 981,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,587.00/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.26

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