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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,297.33 and 520.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,297.33 and 520.45 is: 718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,297.33 = 520.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,297.33 = 520.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,297.33 × 520.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 675,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,195.40/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.21

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