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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.98, 1,298.52 and 521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.98, 1,298.52 and 521.34 is: 719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.98 : 1,298.52 = 521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.98/1,298.52 = 521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.98x = 1,298.52 × 521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.98x = 676,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,970.42/940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.43

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