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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.57, 1,297.89 and 520.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.57, 1,297.89 and 520.85 is: 718.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.57 : 1,297.89 = 520.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.57/1,297.89 = 520.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.57x = 1,297.89 × 520.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.57x = 676,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,009.25/940.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.72

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