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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.64, 1,298.06 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.64, 1,298.06 and 521.04 is: 719.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.64 : 1,298.06 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.64/1,298.06 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.64x = 1,298.06 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.64x = 676,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,338.58/940.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.02

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