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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.41, 1,297.71 and 520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.41, 1,297.71 and 520.74 is: 718.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.41 : 1,297.71 = 520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.41/1,297.71 = 520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.41x = 1,297.71 × 520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.41x = 675,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,769.51/940.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.59

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