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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,297.89 and 660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,297.89 and 660.69 is: 911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,297.89 = 660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,297.89 = 660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,297.89 × 660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 857,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,502.94/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.32

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