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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.08, 1,294.54 and 518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.08, 1,294.54 and 518.42 is: 715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.08 : 1,294.54 = 518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.08/1,294.54 = 518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.08x = 1,294.54 × 518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.08x = 671,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,117.37/938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.41

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