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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.37, 1,297.73 and 520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.37, 1,297.73 and 520.72 is: 718.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.37 : 1,297.73 = 520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.37/1,297.73 = 520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.37x = 1,297.73 × 520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.37x = 675,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,752.02/940.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.61

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