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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.95, 1,297.10 and 520.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.95, 1,297.10 and 520.28 is: 717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.95 : 1,297.10 = 520.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.95/1,297.10 = 520.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.95x = 1,297.10 × 520.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.95x = 674,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,846.10/939.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.96

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