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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.85, 1,298.38 and 521.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.85, 1,298.38 and 521.19 is: 719.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.85 : 1,298.38 = 521.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.85/1,298.38 = 521.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.85x = 1,298.38 × 521.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.85x = 676,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,700.07/940.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.25

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