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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.51, 1,297.87 and 520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.51, 1,297.87 and 520.84 is: 718.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.51 : 1,297.87 = 520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.51/1,297.87 = 520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.51x = 1,297.87 × 520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.51x = 675,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,982.61/940.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.74

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