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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.98, 1,297.05 and 520.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.98, 1,297.05 and 520.27 is: 717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.98 : 1,297.05 = 520.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.98/1,297.05 = 520.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.98x = 1,297.05 × 520.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.98x = 674,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,813.60/939.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.91

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