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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,297.35 and 652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,297.35 and 652.74 is: 900.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,297.35 = 652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,297.35 = 652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,297.35 × 652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 846,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,832.24/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.00

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