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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.17, 1,297.47 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.17, 1,297.47 and 520.56 is: 718.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.17 : 1,297.47 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.17/1,297.47 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.17x = 1,297.47 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.17x = 675,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,410.98/940.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.39

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