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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.55, 1,297.96 and 520.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.55, 1,297.96 and 520.91 is: 718.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.55 : 1,297.96 = 520.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.55/1,297.96 = 520.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.55x = 1,297.96 × 520.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.55x = 676,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,120.34/940.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.86

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