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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.21, 1,294.71 and 518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.21, 1,294.71 and 518.56 is: 715.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.21 : 1,294.71 = 518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.21/1,294.71 = 518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.21x = 1,294.71 × 518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.21x = 671,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,378.34/938.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.59

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