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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.78, 1,298.28 and 526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.78, 1,298.28 and 526.78 is: 726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.78 : 1,298.28 = 526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.78/1,298.28 = 526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.78x = 1,298.28 × 526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.78x = 683,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,908.57/940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.96

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