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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.32, 1,297.65 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.32, 1,297.65 and 514.96 is: 710.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.32 : 1,297.65 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.32/1,297.65 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.32x = 1,297.65 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.32x = 668,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,237.84/940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.65

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