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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.53, 1,297.95 and 520.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.53, 1,297.95 and 520.87 is: 718.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.53 : 1,297.95 = 520.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.53/1,297.95 = 520.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.53x = 1,297.95 × 520.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.53x = 676,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,063.22/940.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.81

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