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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,294.49 and 518.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,294.49 and 518.38 is: 715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,294.49 = 518.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,294.49 = 518.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,294.49 × 518.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 671,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,035.79/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.41

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