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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.59, 1,297.90 and 520.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.59, 1,297.90 and 520.89 is: 718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.59 : 1,297.90 = 520.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.59/1,297.90 = 520.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.59x = 1,297.90 × 520.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.59x = 676,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,061.83/940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.76

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