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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.03, 1,294.55 and 518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.03, 1,294.55 and 518.42 is: 715.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.03 : 1,294.55 = 518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.03/1,294.55 = 518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.03x = 1,294.55 × 518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.03x = 671,115.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,115.43/938.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.46

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