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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.99, 1,298.60 and 521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.99, 1,298.60 and 521.34 is: 719.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.99 : 1,298.60 = 521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.99/1,298.60 = 521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.99x = 1,298.60 × 521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.99x = 677,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,006.60/940.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.46

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