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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.14, 1,294.62 and 518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.14, 1,294.62 and 518.48 is: 715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.14 : 1,294.62 = 518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.14/1,294.62 = 518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.14x = 1,294.62 × 518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.14x = 671,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,234.58/938.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.50

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