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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.38, 1,297.74 and 520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.38, 1,297.74 and 520.76 is: 718.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.38 : 1,297.74 = 520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.38/1,297.74 = 520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.38x = 1,297.74 × 520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.38x = 675,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,804.59/940.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.65

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