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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,299.83 and 680.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,299.83 and 680.33 is: 939.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,299.83 = 680.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,299.83 = 680.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,299.83 × 680.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 884,313.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,313.34/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.81

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