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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,409.76 and 697.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,409.76 and 697.92 is: 1,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,409.76 = 697.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,409.76 = 697.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,409.76 × 697.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 983,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,899.70/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.68

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