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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.95, 1,294.45 and 518.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.95, 1,294.45 and 518.37 is: 715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.95 : 1,294.45 = 518.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.95/1,294.45 = 518.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.95x = 1,294.45 × 518.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.95x = 670,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,997.90/937.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.39

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