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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.51, 1,297.84 and 520.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.51, 1,297.84 and 520.86 is: 718.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.51 : 1,297.84 = 520.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.51/1,297.84 = 520.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.51x = 1,297.84 × 520.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.51x = 675,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,992.94/940.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.75

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