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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.97, 1,297.23 and 520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.97, 1,297.23 and 520.36 is: 718.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.97 : 1,297.23 = 520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.97/1,297.23 = 520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.97x = 1,297.23 × 520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.97x = 675,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,026.60/939.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.14

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