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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.04, 1,297.25 and 526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.04, 1,297.25 and 526.04 is: 725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.04 : 1,297.25 = 526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.04/1,297.25 = 526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.04x = 1,297.25 × 526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.04x = 682,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,396.27/940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.93

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