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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,299.96 and 658.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,299.96 and 658.02 is: 909.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,299.96 = 658.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,299.96 = 658.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,299.96 × 658.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 855,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,399.68/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.11

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