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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.63, 1,298.07 and 526.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.63, 1,298.07 and 526.63 is: 726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.63 : 1,298.07 = 526.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.63/1,298.07 = 526.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.63x = 1,298.07 × 526.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.63x = 683,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,602.60/940.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.75

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