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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.67, 1,298.14 and 521.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.67, 1,298.14 and 521.03 is: 719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.67 : 1,298.14 = 521.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.67/1,298.14 = 521.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.67x = 1,298.14 × 521.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.67x = 676,369.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,369.88/940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.03

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