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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.97, 1,298.99 and 626.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.97, 1,298.99 and 626.75 is: 865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.97 : 1,298.99 = 626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.97/1,298.99 = 626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.97x = 1,298.99 × 626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.97x = 814,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,141.98/940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.22

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