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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.04, 1,294.50 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.04, 1,294.50 and 524.04 is: 723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.04 : 1,294.50 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.04/1,294.50 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.04x = 1,294.50 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.04x = 678,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,369.78/938.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.18

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