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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.15, 1,294.61 and 518.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.15, 1,294.61 and 518.50 is: 715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.15 : 1,294.61 = 518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.15/1,294.61 = 518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.15x = 1,294.61 × 518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.15x = 671,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,255.29/938.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.51

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