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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.40, 1,297.68 and 520.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.40, 1,297.68 and 520.70 is: 718.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.40 : 1,297.68 = 520.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.40/1,297.68 = 520.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.40x = 1,297.68 × 520.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.40x = 675,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,701.98/940.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.53

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