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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.57, 1,298.13 and 536.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.57, 1,298.13 and 536.79 is: 740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.57 : 1,298.13 = 536.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.57/1,298.13 = 536.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.57x = 1,298.13 × 536.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.57x = 696,828.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,828.07/940.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.86

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