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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.18, 1,297.57 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.18, 1,297.57 and 526.26 is: 726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.18 : 1,297.57 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.18/1,297.57 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.18x = 1,297.57 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.18x = 682,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,859.19/940.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.31

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