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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,297.14 and 660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,297.14 and 660.32 is: 910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,297.14 = 660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,297.14 = 660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,297.14 × 660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 856,521.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,521.00/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.27

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