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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.88, 1,297.08 and 520.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.88, 1,297.08 and 520.23 is: 717.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.88 : 1,297.08 = 520.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.88/1,297.08 = 520.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.88x = 1,297.08 × 520.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.88x = 674,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,779.93/939.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.94

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