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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,298.41 and 526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,298.41 and 526.88 is: 727.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,298.41 = 526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,298.41 = 526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,298.41 × 526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 684,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,106.26/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.09

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