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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.42, 1,297.76 and 520.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.42, 1,297.76 and 520.77 is: 718.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.42 : 1,297.76 = 520.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.42/1,297.76 = 520.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.42x = 1,297.76 × 520.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.42x = 675,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,835.78/940.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.66

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