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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.93, 1,298.05 and 609.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.93, 1,298.05 and 609.46 is: 840.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.93 : 1,298.05 = 609.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.93/1,298.05 = 609.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.93x = 1,298.05 × 609.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.93x = 791,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,106.08/940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.77

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