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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.52, 1,297.84 and 520.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.52, 1,297.84 and 520.88 is: 718.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.52 : 1,297.84 = 520.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.52/1,297.84 = 520.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.52x = 1,297.84 × 520.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.52x = 676,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,018.90/940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.77

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