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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,298.51 and 521.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,298.51 and 521.31 is: 719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,298.51 = 521.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,298.51 = 521.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,298.51 × 521.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 676,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,923.64/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.43

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