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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.50, 1,297.85 and 520.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.50, 1,297.85 and 520.82 is: 718.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.50 : 1,297.85 = 520.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.50/1,297.85 = 520.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.50x = 1,297.85 × 520.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.50x = 675,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,947.81/940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.71

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