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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,298.42 and 521.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,298.42 and 521.29 is: 719.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,298.42 = 521.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,298.42 = 521.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,298.42 × 521.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 676,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,853.36/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.33

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