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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.02, 1,294.49 and 518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.02, 1,294.49 and 518.40 is: 715.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.02 : 1,294.49 = 518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.02/1,294.49 = 518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.02x = 1,294.49 × 518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.02x = 671,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,063.62/938.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.40

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