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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.15, 1,297.39 and 520.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.15, 1,297.39 and 520.49 is: 718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.15 : 1,297.39 = 520.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.15/1,297.39 = 520.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.15x = 1,297.39 × 520.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.15x = 675,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,278.52/940.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.27

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