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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.98, 1,412.01 and 651.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.98, 1,412.01 and 651.90 is: 978.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.98 : 1,412.01 = 651.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.98/1,412.01 = 651.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.98x = 1,412.01 × 651.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.98x = 920,489.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,489.32/940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.22

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