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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.18, 1,294.72 and 518.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.18, 1,294.72 and 518.54 is: 715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.18 : 1,294.72 = 518.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.18/1,294.72 = 518.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.18x = 1,294.72 × 518.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.18x = 671,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,361.52/938.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.60

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