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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.22, 1,294.78 and 518.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.22, 1,294.78 and 518.62 is: 715.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.22 : 1,294.78 = 518.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.22/1,294.78 = 518.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.22x = 1,294.78 × 518.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.22x = 671,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,498.80/938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.72

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