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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.97, 1,412.10 and 612.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.97, 1,412.10 and 612.09 is: 918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.97 : 1,412.10 = 612.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.97/1,412.10 = 612.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.97x = 1,412.10 × 612.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.97x = 864,332.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,332.29/940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.55

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