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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.43, 1,297.78 and 526.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.43, 1,297.78 and 526.43 is: 726.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.43 : 1,297.78 = 526.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.43/1,297.78 = 526.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.43x = 1,297.78 × 526.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.43x = 683,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,190.33/940.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.47

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