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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.65, 1,299.08 and 646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.65, 1,299.08 and 646.40 is: 891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.65 : 1,299.08 = 646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.65/1,299.08 = 646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.65x = 1,299.08 × 646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.65x = 839,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,722.08/941.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.76

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