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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.24, 1,297.55 and 520.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.24, 1,297.55 and 520.59 is: 718.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.24 : 1,297.55 = 520.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.24/1,297.55 = 520.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.24x = 1,297.55 × 520.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.24x = 675,491.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,491.55/940.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.42

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