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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.48, 1,297.92 and 526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.48, 1,297.92 and 526.48 is: 726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.48 : 1,297.92 = 526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.48/1,297.92 = 526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.48x = 1,297.92 × 526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.48x = 683,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,328.92/940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.57

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