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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.96, 1,294.42 and 518.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.96, 1,294.42 and 518.34 is: 715.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.96 : 1,294.42 = 518.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.96/1,294.42 = 518.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.96x = 1,294.42 × 518.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.96x = 670,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,949.66/937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.33

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