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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.86, 1,298.37 and 526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.86, 1,298.37 and 526.86 is: 727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.86 : 1,298.37 = 526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.86/1,298.37 = 526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.86x = 1,298.37 × 526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.86x = 684,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,059.22/940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.06

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