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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.78, 1,298.28 and 521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.78, 1,298.28 and 521.16 is: 719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.78 : 1,298.28 = 521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.78/1,298.28 = 521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.78x = 1,298.28 × 521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.78x = 676,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,611.60/940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.20

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