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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,297.69 and 626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,297.69 and 626.20 is: 863.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,297.69 = 626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,297.69 = 626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,297.69 × 626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 812,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,608.67/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.60

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