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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.34, 1,297.58 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.34, 1,297.58 and 520.68 is: 718.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.34 : 1,297.58 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.34/1,297.58 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.34x = 1,297.58 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.34x = 675,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,623.95/940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.49

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