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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,294.40 and 518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,294.40 and 518.36 is: 715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,294.40 = 518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,294.40 = 518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,294.40 × 518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 670,960.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,960.01/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.32

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