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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.96, 1,298.62 and 521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.96, 1,298.62 and 521.36 is: 719.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.96 : 1,298.62 = 521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.96/1,298.62 = 521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.96x = 1,298.62 × 521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.96x = 677,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,048.52/940.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.53

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